Job ID: AW3854601219
Location: Pearland, TX
Category: Accounting & Finance
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 12/26/2025
Senior Construction Specialist – CPA |$36.00—$40.00| 8 am – 5 pm / Day Shift / Onsite/ Long-Term Contract
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $36.00-40.00 per hour
- Schedule: Mon – Fri / 8 am – 5 pm
- Location: Pearland, TX 77581
- Long term contract
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program
Job Summary
The city is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Specialist/ CPA Accountant. The role is responsible for overseeing, managing, and ensuring accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting for capital projects and construction in progress (CIP) in compliance with governmental accounting standards. The Senior CIP Accountant performs complex reconciliations, prepares journal entries, assists with audits, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with city policies, funding requirements, and contractual obligations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the full lifecycle accounting of capital projects and CIP including proper classification, capitalization, and close out in accordance with GAAP, GASB, and GFOA best practices.
- Maintain detailed project work papers and ledgers, track budgeted vs. actual project expenditures, and ensure all costs are properly recorded in the project accounting system.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and vendors to verify pay applications, retaining, and project cost allocations are accurate and timely.
- Ensure construction costs are recorded within contractual terms and payment timelines are met. Prepare and post monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries for CIP-related activities including WIP, transfers, capitalization, and depreciation.
- Reconcile all CIP-related general ledger accounts, capital project funds, and developer escrows.
- Maintain and reconcile fixed asset sub-ledgers and coordinate fixed asset tagging, disposals, and retirements.
- Serve as primary liaison between the Finance Department and departments managing capital projects (e.g., Public Works, Utilities, Engineering, etc.).
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible governmental accounting experience, including three (3) years in capital project or CIP accounting.
- CPA or CGFO preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA or CGFO preferred
- Strong excel, written and verbal communication skills.
Special Certifications and Licenses
- CPA, CGFO, or similar professional accounting certification preferred
Benefits and Perks:
- $36.00-40.00 per hr.
- Medical Benefits via agency
- Holidays
- Training & Growth
Your New Organization:
Be part of a mission-driven team serving the residents of Pearland Texas. In addition, having the opportunity to gain valuable municipal experience and contribute to community success.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base pay range for this position is $36.00-40.00, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.
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