Construction Project Accountant

PayneCrest Electric, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PayneCrest Electric, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant in Saint Louis, MO to maintain the integrity of financial records, manage general ledger, and support month-end close.

The role collaborates with project teams to ensure accurate job cost tracking and timely reporting. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and month-end close procedures.
• Experience with job cost accounting and project-based financial tracking.
• Proficiency with Vista Viewpoint and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in the construction or trade contractor industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Daily cash deposits and monthly bank account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including but not limited to fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and adjusting entries.
• Lead assigned aspects of the month-end close process and ensure timely completion.
• Review and process job cost adjustments and cost tracking by project.
• Collaborate with project accountants and operations teams to resolve job cost discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for management review.
• Assist with internal financial reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, and ad-hoc reporting requests.
• Support audit and review processes by preparing schedules and responding to requests.
• Provide backup and support to Accounts Payable Specialists.
• Assist with invoice coding, approvals, and proper cost allocation.
• Help ensure timely and accurate vendor and subcontractor payments.
• Coordinate insurance documentation and compliance requirements as needed.
• Support internal controls related to subcontractor and vendor compliance.
• Administer the corporate credit card program and monitor statements.
• Review and reconcile monthly credit card statements.
• Ensure expenses are properly documented and compliant with policy.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Month-end close

Job cost accounting

Construction industry experience

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Vista Viewpoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PayneCrest Electric, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant in Saint Louis, MO to maintain the integrity of financial records, manage general ledger, and support month-end close.

The role collaborates with project teams to ensure accurate job cost tracking and timely reporting. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within construction.