Project Accountant Jobs in Texas
Project Accountant jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in construction, energy, infrastructure, and government contracting, with openings from entry-level roles through senior project accounting managers. Houston, Dallas, and Austin drive the bulk of hiring, with large employers like Fluor, Turner Construction, and Zachry Group maintaining consistent project accountant demand tied to their Texas operations. The most sought-after specializations in Texas are job cost accounting, construction contract administration, and cost controls for large-scale capital projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
Project Management:
- Manages multiple concurrent projects
- Leads defined projects (post-scope development) following project management lifecycle; works independently with moderate oversight
- Supports definition of project scope, schedule, deliverables, and outcomes
- Develops work estimations
- Ensures initial and lifecycle-long project documentation
- Determines appropriate project deliverables (e.g., plans for communication, risk mitigation, resources, architecture, implementation, and quality)
- Monitors project status; communicates expectations and status to team and stakeholders in a timely manner
- Conducts risk analysis; maintains risk log; continuously monitors / communicates risks and issues quickly
- Ensures project budget, schedule, and performance objectives are met
- Supports the development of and advises on change management plans
- Executes contracts related to technology and professional services
- Analyzes / execute plans to successfully transition / conclude each project
- Leads / maintains sponsor and stakeholder partnerships to ensure project success
- Facilitates working sessions with stakeholders; provides post meeting summaries of key action items, decisions
The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Work Experience: of experience in project management -
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Working knowledge of PMI-based project management lifecycle framework, processes, and tools -
- Strong project management skills -
- Strong verbal / written communication and presentation skills -
- Strong interpersonal skills -
- Strong customer service skills -
- Conflict management and facilitation skills -
- Ability to analyze meaningful content or data and measure impact metrics related to project effectiveness - Ability to build collaborative relationships -
Education: A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience -
Licenses/Certifications:
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
- Work extended hours; sit for extended periods
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Last revised: 10/1/2023
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
Project Management:
- Manages multiple concurrent projects
- Leads defined projects (post-scope development) following project management lifecycle; works independently with moderate oversight
- Supports definition of project scope, schedule, deliverables, and outcomes
- Develops work estimations
- Ensures initial and lifecycle-long project documentation
- Determines appropriate project deliverables (e.g., plans for communication, risk mitigation, resources, architecture, implementation, and quality)
- Monitors project status; communicates expectations and status to team and stakeholders in a timely manner
- Conducts risk analysis; maintains risk log; continuously monitors / communicates risks and issues quickly
- Ensures project budget, schedule, and performance objectives are met
- Supports the development of and advises on change management plans
- Executes contracts related to technology and professional services
- Analyzes / execute plans to successfully transition / conclude each project
- Leads / maintains sponsor and stakeholder partnerships to ensure project success
- Facilitates working sessions with stakeholders; provides post meeting summaries of key action items, decisions
The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Work Experience: of experience in project management -
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Working knowledge of PMI-based project management lifecycle framework, processes, and tools -
- Strong project management skills -
- Strong verbal / written communication and presentation skills -
- Strong interpersonal skills -
- Strong customer service skills -
- Conflict management and facilitation skills -
- Ability to analyze meaningful content or data and measure impact metrics related to project effectiveness - Ability to build collaborative relationships -
Education: A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience -
Licenses/Certifications:
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
- Work extended hours; sit for extended periods
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Last revised: 10/1/2023
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Electronics & Hardware
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project accountant jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in construction or project accounting software such as Sage 300 or Viewpoint
- Experience tracking job costs, budgets, and project billings through full project lifecycle
- Familiarity with AIA billing, lien waivers, and subcontract payment processes
- CPA credential or active progress toward CPA licensure through the Texas State Board
- Strong Excel skills and experience preparing project financial reports for project managers
Project Accountant Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project accountant in Texas?
Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, which is the baseline for virtually every project accountant role in Texas. While Texas does not require a state license to work as a project accountant, earning your CPA through the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy gives you a clear competitive edge, particularly with large contractors and energy firms. Most Texas employers want candidates with hands-on job cost or construction accounting exposure before hiring at the project accountant level.
Which companies hire project accountants in Texas?
Employers hiring project accountants in Texas right now include Hines, HITT Contracting, and GEMMA POWER SYSTEMS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of large engineering, construction, and energy firms means project accountant openings here tend to be tied to long-term capital projects rather than short-term contracts.
Which Texas cities have the most project accountant jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most project accountant openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its density of energy, petrochemical, and heavy construction firms, while Dallas draws demand from large general contractors, real estate developers, and corporate headquarters, and Austin's sustained construction and infrastructure growth has steadily expanded its share of project accounting roles.
Are there remote project accountant jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based accounting roles because project accountants often need to coordinate directly with project managers and site teams. About 37% of project accountant openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects the role's mixed on-site and administrative nature. The portions of the job most likely to be done remotely are financial reporting, billing reconciliation, and budget tracking rather than field-facing coordination work.
How can I get hired as a project accountant in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing an accounts payable, accounts receivable, or junior cost accountant role at a Texas construction or engineering firm and moving into project accounting from there. Large Texas contractors like Fluor, Zachry Group, and Hensel Phelps hire accounting assistants and cost control associates at the entry level and promote internally. Pursuing the CPA track through the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy while working in an adjacent role makes your profile significantly stronger when a project accountant opening comes up.
Where can I find and apply to project accountant jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to project accountant jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across construction, energy, infrastructure, and other industries. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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