Construction Accountant

Columbus, TX
Full-Time

Join Our Crew at Muleshoe Buildings:

Muleshoe Buildings is a growing steel building construction company focused on accountability, professionalism, and delivering high-quality projects across Texas. We are looking for people who communicate well, take ownership, solve problems, and take pride in their work. If you are looking for a low-expectation environment where the bare minimum is acceptable, this is probably not the right fit.

About the Role

Muleshoe Buildings is seeking an experienced Construction Accountant to support the financial and operational execution of our projects.

This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting coordination functions of the business including project billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, job costing support, vendor coordination, reconciliations, and financial organization.

We are looking for a professional with real construction accounting experience who understands project-based financial operations and can operate with accuracy, ownership, organization, and follow-through.

This role is critical to maintaining financial visibility, operational flow, and accountability across the company.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Coordination

Process vendor and subcontractor invoices
Verify invoice accuracy, approvals, and supporting documentation
Coordinate vendor requests including:
- invoice corrections,
- lien waivers,
- insurance certificates,
- sales tax exemption forms,
- payment status updates
Track payables, due dates, and outstanding items through completion

Accounts Receivable & Project Billing

Create and issue deposit invoices, progress billings, change order invoices, and final invoices
Apply customer payments accurately in QuickBooks Online
Track outstanding balances and assist with collections follow-up
Coordinate with customers and internal team members regarding billing questions and invoice support

Bookkeeping & Construction Accounting

Maintain accurate financial records and transactions in QuickBooks Online
Properly code transactions, bills, receipts, and expenses to the correct accounts and projects
Maintain accurate job costing and project financial tracking
Assist with reconciliations, transaction reviews, and financial reporting support

Operational Support & Coordination

Coordinate with sales, pre-construction, project management, and vendors regarding financial and administrative items
Maintain organized digital records and supporting documentation
Track open items and ensure strong follow-through
Help identify process gaps and operational inefficiencies

Requirements

3–5+ years of professional construction accounting or bookkeeping experience
3–5+ years of project-based accounting and job costing experience
Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
Experience with QuickBooks Online
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills
Ability to manage multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience in commercial construction or subcontractor environments
Experience with project management or CRM systems
Familiarity with lien waivers, COIs, sales tax exemptions, and construction documentation
Experience supporting operational workflows in a growing company

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate:

Is highly organized and detail-oriented
Notices inconsistencies and catches issues early
Follows tasks through to completion
Communicates professionally and proactively
Maintains accuracy under pressure
Takes ownership without constant oversight
Thrives in structured, process-driven environments
Understands the importance of responsiveness and accountability

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience and capability
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
401(k) with company contributions
Year-end bonus opportunities
Long-term growth opportunity within a growing construction company

Muleshoe Buildings LLC.

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