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Project Accountant
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Location

Houston

Type

full-time

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Summary
This position supports the financial management of construction projects by preparing, reviewing, and reporting budgeted versus actual cost information. The role is responsible for monthly financial reporting, subcontractor and supplier financial and compliance review, and maintaining state tax compliance in alignment with project and regulatory requirements.. 

Duties

  • Participates in the monthly review of project budgets, costs, and profit.
  • Research and audits projects or specific items as needed.
  • Inputs and tracks data related to budgets and project costs.
  • Produces owner billings for specific projects.
  • Review subcontractor and/or supplier financial statements.
  • Track and report fixed assets acquisitions and disposals.
  • Research and file state tax requirements for various construction projects.
  • Continually improve processing activities and reports to give operations the best information possible within time constraints.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications                            

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
  • Has 1-3 years previous accounting or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
  • Demonstrates PC computer skills and uses word processing and spreadsheet packages, such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Works individually and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail.
  • Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities efficiently and accurately.
  • Cost accounting experience in construction industry is a plus.
  • Previous experience with audit firm is a plus.
  • Position requires daily presence at the project site office; this is not a remote role.
  • Project duration anticipated from June 2026 through December 2031
  • Travel to Salt Lake City for training, will be required.

Benefits: Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement:  Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.


Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.
Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.


The STO Building Group family of companies
—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

Other facts

Tech stack
Accounting,Financial Management,Budgeting,Cost Tracking,Data Input,Financial Reporting,Communication Skills,Attention To Detail,Teamwork,Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word,Cost Accounting,Audit Experience,Research Skills,Compliance Review,Fixed Assets Management

About STO Building Group

The STO Building Group is a privately-owned family of top-tier builders who operate collaboratively, innovate uniquely, and join powerfully to put our clients first. Unlike any construction company in the industry, each of our 14 builders is empowered to stay true to their distinct business model and heritage while sharing coveted construction resources—like real-time data, lessons learned, trade relationships, bonding, and buying power. Drawing on each other’s strengths, we can tackle literally any type of new building, renovation, or repositioning project—from residential and commercial towers, data centers, hospitals, and warehouses to laboratories, museums, hotels, and places of learning. That’s the power of our 5,700-person platform at work.

Learn more about us at stobuildinggroup.com

The STO Building Group family of builders includes:
Abbott Construction, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Govan Brown, Layton Construction, LF Driscoll, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, RC Andersen, Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Structure Tone International and STO Mission Critical.

STO Building Group is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Construction

What you'll do

  • The Project Accountant supports the financial management of construction projects by preparing and reporting budgeted versus actual cost information. Responsibilities include monthly financial reporting, compliance review, and maintaining state tax compliance.

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