Project Accountant

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

Project Accountant

Department: Corporate/Administrative

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Louis, MO

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 / year

Description

Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team in St. Louis. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.

The Project Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial success of construction and project-based work by providing analytical, financial, and administrative support to Project Managers and leadership. This role is responsible for project setup, budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, contract administration, and billing support to ensure projects are executed efficiently, accurately, and profitably.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and stakeholders.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• 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 work breakdown structures (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.

What you'll need

• 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.
• Experience with Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint is a plus.
• Familiarity with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition is a plus

Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development
• A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside

Gonzalez is a rapidly growing, dynamic, professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, construction management, and construction inspection. Our clientele includes large and small water, sewer, and utility districts; departments of transportation and other public transportation agencies; and municipalities throughout the Midwest.

Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.