Project Accountant

W.E. O'Neil Construction

. Support the organization’s financial and operational goals through project accounting and administrative duties.

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project accounting and financial workflows within the construction industry, with a strong focus on compliance documentation, subcontractor billing, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in managing pay applications, invoicing processes, and maintaining financial accuracy under tight deadlines.

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Project AccountingSubcontractor BillingCMiCTexturaJob Costing

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Hard Skills

Project AccountingJob CostingSubcontractor BillingFinancial ReconciliationConstruction Pay ApplicationsCompliance DocumentationGMP ReconciliationInvoice ManagementCost Code ManagementBudget Adjustments

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCustomer Service Mindset

Tools & Technologies

CMiCTexturaMicrosoft Office SuiteBox

Industry Keywords

ConstructionFinancial WorkflowsCompliance DocumentationSubcontractor InvoicingLien WaiversAffidavitsSworn StatementsProject Lifecycle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the organization’s financial and operational goals through project accounting and administrative duties.
Manage Textura setup for new projects, create initial schedules of values, allocate posted subcontracts, and support subcontractors with Textura questions.
Prepare, review, and submit owner pay applications, including budget adjustments and applicable W.E. O’Neil line items.
Prepare and submit pay application pencil drafts and attend review meetings as required.
Manage subcontractor schedules of values, vendor listings, invoices, approvals, revisions, and payment workflows.
Coordinate stored material, tribal material, tax-exempt, self-perform, joint venture, joint check, and sub-tier payment documentation and invoicing.
Maintain closing logs and verify postings in CMiC before month-end and year-end deadlines.
Prepare outstanding voucher reports and authorize subcontractor payments in Textura after approvals.
Collect and track lien waivers, sworn statements, affidavits, preliminary notices, tax forms, insurance, bonds, contracts, safety forms, prevailing wage, PLA, union status, diversity, and other compliance documentation.
Resolve subcontractor, sub-tier, and supplier liens and support compliant project closeout.
Review routing packages, bill rate audits, payroll adjustments, accruals, actual cost transfers, and cost codes.
Perform monthly GMP and joint venture reconciliations using the GMP billing log.
Complete project kick-off and close-out checklists.
Support invoice disputes, escalations, audits, project team requests, subcontractor inquiries, client inquiries, check requests, and advances.
Delegate selected support tasks to Core Services and review final outputs for accuracy and completeness.
Collaborate with the Regional Project Accounting Manager, National Accounting, Operations, Project Managers, Accounts Payable, subcontractors, clients, and Compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in construction or project-based accounting.
Strong understanding of job costing, subcontractor billing, and compliance documentation.
Proficiency with CMiC, Textura, Box, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong understanding of construction pay applications, subcontractor invoicing workflows, affidavits, sworn statements, lien waivers, and financial reconciliation.
Ability to troubleshoot basic system issues and coordinate with support teams when needed.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to interpret and apply company policies and contract requirements.
Understanding of construction project lifecycles and financial workflows.
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Professional demeanor with a customer service mindset.
Confidence in asking questions and seeking clarification to ensure accuracy.
Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy.
Self-motivated and proactive, with sound judgment in escalating issues.
High level of integrity and accountability in handling sensitive financial data.
Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Occasional lifting of items up to 10 lbs.
Use of standard office equipment (computer, phone, copier, etc.).

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% ESOP
Competitive Pay
Bonus Program
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
PTO/Sick
100% Life Insurance
401(K) with Match
Student Debt Program
Inclusive environment and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status