Project Accountant

Aston Carter • St. Louis, MO

7d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Accountant plays a critical role in supporting assigned project management teams by overseeing all financial and administrative processes related to active projects. Acting as the primary financial liaison, this position interfaces regularly with project teams, owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal finance personnel. The Project Accountant ensures accurate job cost tracking, timely and compliant invoicing, proper documentation, and alignment between accounts payable, accounts receivable, and overall project financial status throughout the entire project lifecycle—beginning with project setup and continuing through closeout.
This role requires strong construction accounting expertise, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and comfort managing multiple concurrent projects in a deadline‑driven, fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• Construction Accounting
• Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
• Job Costing
• Invoice Processing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of administrative experience (construction industry preferred)
• Experience with: Oracle‑based accounting systems Viewpoint Construction Software Construction project management software
• Certified payroll and workforce tracking
• Sales and use tax compliance
• Bonding processes (performance, payment, and bid bonds)
• Managing tax‑exempt documentation
• Comfortable interacting directly with: Owners Architects Subcontractors and suppliers
• Strong proofreading abilities and document control skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance offered to employees
• 401(k) retirement plan available
• Paid Time Off (PTO) / Vacation policy provided
• Competitive pay and benefits frequently noted in employee reviews
• Good work‑life balance relative to construction industry norms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level