Project Accountant

Barry-Wehmiller • Clayton, MO

12d

About The Position

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm serving clients in food and beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries. The Project Accountant joins Design Group/Control Tech Automation and supports manufacturing projects by managing project financials and helping teams deliver accurate, high-quality solutions to clients. The role works with local offices, regional teams, clients, project teams, and accounting leadership. It offers professional development resources and mentorship, including the First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.

Requirements

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Understanding of financial practices, principles, processes, and systems, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Solid interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet monthly closing and project deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant financial or accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of equipment and service procurement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the financial gatekeeper for project revenues, costs, and margins that flow through to audited financial statements.
• Provide project finance support, oversight, and analysis to local offices and the region.
• Ensure project set-up complies with finance department guidelines and GAAP.
• Review and analyze project forecasts, ensure revenue and margins are accurately forecast, and enter finalized forecasts into the ERP system.
• Review and approve monthly project revenue and cost recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare, review, and issue client invoices, and work with clients, project teams, and Accounts Receivable to support timely collection.
• Analyze project risks, identify profitability opportunities, and recommend appropriate project risks or reserves to the project accounting manager.
• Track project labor and expenses, advise project teams about budget variations, and make recommendations.
• Track and audit travel and expense expenditures for compliance with company policies.
• Ensure compliance with client agreements, billing policies, and internal financial policies, and address adverse findings.
• Review month-end shipment schedules and coordinate with the project accounting team on significant panel shipment variances.
• Communicate significant client and project financial matters to project teams and the accounting manager.
• Participate in monthly project review meetings with the regional accounting manager.
• Support financial department leadership during month-end close and in analyzing business trends, KPIs, and other financial indicators.
• Help improve financial processes and communication across the firm.
• Participate in the annual external audit.

Benefits

• Professional development resources and mentorship, including the First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.
• A highly flexible career path.

What This Job Offers

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