Construction Project Accountant — Drive Project Profitability

Mannik Smith Group; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Major medical, dental and vision

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401K

Bonus program

Paid holidays and generous paid time o

Professional development

Team of creative and talented people

Job summary

Gonzalez Companies, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant in St. Louis to support financial success on construction and project-based work. You will assist with budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and contract administration, while coordinating billing and documentation with project teams and clients.

The role requires at least a Bachelor's in finance/accounting and 4+ years in project accounting or similar, with a focus on accuracy, speed, and compliance in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a financial analyst, project accountant, or similar role within a project-based environment.
• Experience supporting projects in construction, engineering, or infrastructure preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with financial oversight across assigned projects from startup through closeout.
• Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and maintenance of project budgets and forecasts.
• Track project costs and revenue, analyze variances, and provide insight to support profitability and decision-making.
• Perform financial analysis related to project performance, trends, and risk.
• Set up and maintain projects in Deltek (Vision/Vantagepoint), including WBS, budgets, billing terms, revenue recognition setup, and contract details.
• Ensure project financial data is accurate, timely, and compliant with internal policies and contract requirements.
• Support monthly revenue recognition, including percentage-of-completion calculations.
• Prepare and issue client invoices in accordance with contract terms and approved billing formats.
• Coordinate with clients, project teams, and subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Assist with contract reviews, modifications, notices, and correspondence as required.
• Work closely with Project Managers, finance teams, clients, and subcontractors to support project financial health.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and contractual requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and support as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Project accounting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Tools

Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Gonzalez Companies, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant in St. Louis to support financial success on construction and project-based work. You will assist with budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and contract administration, while coordinating billing and documentation with project teams and clients.

The role requires at least a Bachelor's in finance/accounting and 4+ years in project accounting or similar, with a focus on accuracy, speed, and compliance in a busy environment.