Construction Accountant Job at GMEA Services, Texas

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  • GMEA Services
  • Texas

Job Description

About Us:
GMEA Services is a trusted electrical contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and robotics projects. We’re committed to safety, quality, and professional growth.

Position Overview: The Construction Accountant for an GMEA Services supports the financial operations of electrical construction projects by managing job cost accounting, billing, subcontractor compliance, and financial reporting. This role ensures accurate tracking of labor, materials, equipment, and change orders while working closely with project managers, estimators, and field supervisors. The position plays a key role in maintaining profitable project performance and supporting daily accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Job Cost Accounting
  • Maintain detailed job cost structures specific to electrical work, including labor burden, prefabrication costs, tools/equipment, and materials.
  • Track actual costs versus budget for service work, T&M, and large contract projects.
  • Prepare and analyze Work-In-Progress schedules, percent-complete calculations, and productivity variance reports.
  • Coordinate with purchasing or warehouse teams to ensure accurate material allocation and inventory tracking (panels, switchgear, conduit, wire, fixtures, etc.).
Billing & Receivables
  • Prepare and submit AIA billing (G702/G703) or custom progress billing based on schedule-of-values.
  • Manage T&M billing with proper labor rates, markups, equipment charges, and material documentation.
  • Track retainage, change order approvals, and outstanding receivables.
  • Work with project managers to resolve billing issues, discrepancies, or back charges.
Payables & Subcontractor Compliance
  • Process vendor invoices and verify pricing against POs, release orders, and supplier agreements (e.g., electrical distributors).
  • Ensure subcontractor compliance with insurance, lien waivers, and contract terms.
  • Track retention for subcontractors and vendors.
  • Coordinate payment applications and approvals with operations.
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
  • Assist with month-end close including accruals, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
  • Prepare project cost reports, productivity metrics, and labor analysis for electrical crews.
  • Support external audits and provide schedules for bonding, banks, or year-end financial review.
Contract, Change Order & Project Support
  • Track contract values, approved change orders, and pending change requests.
  • Support project managers with pricing and documentation for scope changes or additional electrical work.
  • Maintain contract documentation and ensure proper integration into the accounting system.
System & Process Management
  • Maintain cost codes tailored for electrical divisions (rough-in, trim, devices, gear, low-voltage, fire alarm, etc.).
  • Recommend improvements to job-cost, billing, and purchasing workflows.

Preferred Certifications

  • CCPA
  • CCIFP
  • CFMA

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors, For subcontractor,

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