Project Accountant

CSM Industrial, based in Houston, is a specialty contractor serving the Gulf Coast region with a focus on heavy industrial siding and metal roofing. The company partners with clients in power generation, refining, LNG, and petrochemical sectors, delivering complex, safety-critical projects on time and within budget. As CSM Industrial experiences significant growth and leadership transition, it is strengthening its operational team. The Project Accountant role is a key position that bridges accounting, procurement, logistics, and contract administration, supporting project managers, field supervisors, vendors, and clients to ensure seamless project execution.ResponsibilitiesCreate and manage Schedules of Values (SOVs) for each project within the accounting systemGenerate and distribute billing reports to Project ManagersPrepare, submit, and upload invoices in accordance with contract requirements, including sending PDFs to customersCreate, sign, and notarize conditional lien waivers as neededSubmit billing and compliance documents through customer portals or pay applications as requiredEnsure all documentation required for payment is complete and submitted on timeSet up jobs in the accounting system upon contract approval and verify consistency across internal records and SalesforceUpload approved SOVs and enter budget, task codes, retention, billing terms, TPT/bond numbers, and compliance paperworkAssist with execution and tracking of project change orders and upload to the accounting systemRequest, track, and send conditional/unconditional waivers to customers as neededAssist in collecting and organizing compliance documentation required for billing and paymentsMonitor and follow up on outstanding receivables and track AR-related communicationsParticipate in sales contract reviews and regular project-related meetingsCreate purchase orders and process vendor and subcontractor invoicesValidate pay applications for compliance with lien waiver and contract termsCoordinate timely accounts payable to support project delivery and cost accuracyReceive Job Material Requests (JMRs) from Project Managers, confirm warehouse stock, and initiate procurement as neededObtain competitive quotes, issue purchase orders using correct job cost codes, and coordinate with vendors for delivery confirmationEnsure material receivers are printed and routed to the warehouse for accurate receivingTrack inbound material deliveries and communicate ETA updates to jobsite supervisorsLead daily shipping meetings with warehouse and field logistics teams to coordinate material flow to active projectsMaintain consumables inventory and reorder proactively to avoid jobsite shortagesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred3+ years of accounting experience in the construction or roofing industryProficiency in construction accounting software (such as ComputerEase, Acumatica, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, or similar)Strong understanding of AIA billing, job costing, and WIP reportingFamiliarity with roofing and construction industry terminology and workflowsExcellent organizational, analytical, and time management skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently while collaborating with field and office teams