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Job description
Project Accountant
St. Louis, MO | Direct Hire
PEG Staffing & Recruiting is searching for an experienced Project Accountant to join a growing, project-focused organization in the St. Louis area.
This position sits at the intersection of accounting and operations, providing financial oversight for active construction projects from initial setup through completion. You'll work directly with Project Managers and operational leaders to understand how projects are performing, keep costs and billing on track, and ensure the financial side of each job is accurate and well documented.
If you have construction accounting experience and enjoy being involved in the business beyond traditional transactional accounting, this could be an excellent next step.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Project Accountant, you'll take ownership of the accounting activity associated with an assigned portfolio of projects. Responsibilities will include:
Establish new projects within the accounting system and maintain accurate financial information throughout the life of each job
Track project spending against established budgets and identify meaningful cost or profitability variances
Prepare and analyze job-cost and project financial reports
Review project expenses to ensure costs are accurate and assigned appropriately
Work with labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and vendor-related transactions
Handle customer billing and supporting documentation for assigned projects
Prepare construction-specific billing, including AIA-style pay applications
Track retainage and other project-related receivables and payables
Review subcontractor payment requests and vendor invoices
Maintain required supporting documentation, including lien waivers, insurance information, and other project compliance records
Research discrepancies and work with internal teams or vendors to resolve accounting issues
Assist with tracking committed project costs and anticipated cash requirements
Support monthly accounting close activities related to assigned projects
Maintain organized records that support internal controls and audit requirements
Provide Project Managers with financial information that helps them understand project performance and make informed decisions
Identify opportunities to strengthen or streamline project accounting processes
What We're Looking For
2+ years of relevant accounting experience
Construction accounting experience is required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Working knowledge of job costing and project-based accounting
Experience with construction billing and project financial reporting
Ability to analyze budgets, costs, and variances rather than simply process transactions
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple active projects and deadlines
Comfortable partnering with Project Managers and operational teams
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with accounting/ERP software; experience with Vista, Viewpoint, or a comparable construction accounting platform is a plus
Experience supporting an electrical, mechanical, specialty contractor, general contractor, or similar construction environment would translate particularly well to this position.
Additional Details
Location: St. Louis, MO
Travel: Approximately 20% travel out of state
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation & Benefits
The organization offers a competitive compensation package that includes: Base salary based on experience
Bonus opportunity
Medical and dental benefits
401(k) with company match
Additional employer-sponsored benefits
Who can apply
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