Construction Project Accountant

gpac; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Professional development

Stable backlog of projects

Job summary

gpac is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to manage the financial aspects of multiple construction projects, ensuring accurate job costing, billing, contract administration, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Operations, Estimating, and Accounting teams to monitor performance, maintain controls, and support successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred OR Field-related experience.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within construction, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, or specialty contracting industries.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles and job costing.
• Experience with AIA billing and construction contracts preferred.
• Knowledge of WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate project budgets and cost tracking.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, and change orders.
• Review and analyze job cost reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist Project Managers with forecasting and financial projections.
• Track labor, materials, subcontractor costs, and equipment expenses.
• Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for project teams and leadership.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and contractual requirements.
• Analyze project financial performance and identify potential cost overruns or budget concerns.

Skills

Job Cost Accounting

Financial Reporting

Budget Analysis

Contract Administration

Change Order Management

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Forecasting and Cost Controls

Time Management

Communication and Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

Spectrum

Sage 100 Contractor

Sage Intacct

Foundation

CMiC

Procore

QuickBooks Enterprise

Microsoft Office Suite

AIA Billing

Job description

gpac is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to manage the financial aspects of multiple construction projects, ensuring accurate job costing, billing, contract administration, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Operations, Estimating, and Accounting teams to monitor performance, maintain controls, and support successful project execution.