Staff Accountant

Byrne & Jones • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

For 50 years, Byrne & Jones Construction has been a trusted leader in the construction industry, specializing in civil, industrial, and athletic facilities. We are proud to have built a reputation for excellence, focusing on quality, integrity, and client satisfaction. We value a collaborative, team-oriented culture that encourages growth, innovation, and success. We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our financial operations. This role is responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, job cost tracking, and assisting with monthly and year-end closing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 2–4 years of accounting experience
• Knowledge of GAAP
• High attention to detail and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with certified payroll or union payroll

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain general ledger transactions
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Support external auditors and tax preparers
• Track job costs by project, phase, and cost code
• Monitor budgets vs. actual costs and report variances
• Process progress billings (AIA billings)
• Track retainable receivable and payable
• Review of subcontractor invoices for accuracy and proper coding
• Process vendor and subcontractor invoices
• Prepare and process payments in accordance with lien waiver requirements
• Assist with customer invoicing and collections
• Maintain W-9s, lien waivers, and vendor compliance documentation
• Assist with payroll processing, including job cost allocation
• Support certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting (if applicable)
• Help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Prepare financial reports for management
• Assist with cash flow tracking and forecasting
• Support project managers with financial data and cost reports

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees