01/12/2026
Summit has an opening for a Project Accountant in our Houston, TX Corporate Office.
Position Overview:
The Project Accountant plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial accuracy and integrity of Summit’s construction projects. This role manages the full billing lifecycle – particularly for high-volume Time & Material (T&M) contracts – ensuring timely invoicing, accurate cost reporting, and consistent collaboration with internal project teams and client accounting personnel.
This position requires a detail-driven accounting professional with strong construction billing experience, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities:
Billing and Accounts Receivable
o Prepare, review, and submit accurate client billings in alignment with contract terms, including T&M, cost‑plus, unit‑price and lump sum structures.
o Maintain T&M billing workflows by maintaining daily and weekly reporting packages, ensuring timely distribution to clients and internal teams.
o Collaborate with Project Managers to gather necessary documentation, validate cost postings, and secure timely billing approvals.
o Track approval status, monitor aging, and proactively identify actions to reduce DSO and support Summit’s cash flow objectives.
o Resolve billing discrepancies by collaborating with clients, vendors, and internal departments.
o Maintain organized and audit‑ready billing files to support internal audits, client audits, and monthly financial reviews.
Accounts Payable Support
o Partner with Site Office Managers and/or the Accounts Payable Manager to perform initial invoice reviews
within the company’s ERP system.
o Verify accuracy of quantities, pricing, delivery confirmations, and purchase‑order compliance.
o Ensure prompt posting of project costs to maintain accurate job‑cost reporting and prevent delays in billing or forecasting.
General Accounting & Project Support
o Prepare detailed job-cost reports, cost-to-date reconciliations, and conduct comprehensive project financial analyses as required.
o Assist with month‑end close activities, including preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules.
o Coordinate project closeout financial activities, including reconciliations, cost validation, and documentation retrieval.
o Execute additional tasks related to projects as assigned by Project Management or Corporate Accounting.
For complete description and to apply, please see: https://lnkd.in/g5vQhRbC
www.summit.us
Summit Industrial is a specialty mechanical contractor. Our construction projects are completed with a safety first attitude.
