Project Accountant

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

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