Project Accountant - St. Louis

Only for registered members St. Louis, United States

7 hours ago

Full time $60,000 - $80,000 (USD)

Project Accountant · St. Louis, MO · Job Description · The Project Accountant supports assigned project management teams by managing all project-related financial and administrative processes. This role serves as a key financial liaison between project teams, owners, subcontracto ...

Job description

Project Accountant

St. Louis, MO

Job Description

The Project Accountant supports assigned project management teams by managing all project-related financial and administrative processes. This role serves as a key financial liaison between project teams, owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal finance departments. The Project Accountant ensures accurate job cost tracking, timely invoicing, compliance documentation, and alignment between accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project financial health throughout the project lifecycle—from setup through closeout.

Responsibilities

Manage all project-related financial and administrative processes.
Serve as a key financial liaison between project teams, owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal finance departments.
Ensure accurate job cost tracking and timely invoicing.
Maintain compliance documentation.
Align accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project financial health throughout the project lifecycle.
Administer contracts, including prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
Coordinate financial matters with project teams and external partners.
Track compliance related to insurance, lien waivers, certified payroll, diversity, and inclusion.
Manage and reconcile invoices.
Conduct project closeout and financial reconciliation.

Essential Skills

Strong construction accounting experience.
Proficiency in accounts payable/receivable, job costing, and invoice processing.
Experience with construction project accounting, including job cost, AR/AP, and billing.
Contract administration skills.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience in project closeout and financial reconciliation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of administrative experience, preferably in construction.
Experience with Oracle-based accounting systems.
Experience with Viewpoint Construction Software.
Experience with construction project management software.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ $ /yr.

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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