Project Accountant

Contegra Construction Co.; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Contegra Construction is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to manage the accounting and financial administration of multiple construction projects while partnering closely with Project Managers, Operations, and our Accounting team.

This role focuses on job costing, owner billing, subcontractor payments, change orders, lien waivers, and maintaining accurate project financials using Vista and Procore to support on-time, audit-ready records and proactive issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project accounting or construction accounting.
• Experience with Vista/Viewpoint is required.
• Procore experience is preferred.
• Understanding of job costing, owner billing, subcontractor payments, change orders, and lien waivers.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounting and financial administration for multiple construction projects.
• Partnering with Project Managers to maintain accurate project financial information and resolve issues.
• Preparing and processing owner billings and supporting documentation.
• Reviewing and reconciling project costs, invoices, commitments, and financial transactions.
• Assisting with cost reporting, budget reconciliation, forecasting, and financial reviews.
• Maintaining contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and lien waivers.
• Coordinating subcontractor and vendor payments and lien waivers follow-up.
• Maintaining audit-ready project records and working with Vista and Procore for documentation.

Skills

Project accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Vista/Viewpoint

Procore

Job description

Contegra Construction is hiring an experienced Project Accountant to manage the accounting and financial administration of multiple construction projects while partnering closely with Project Managers, Operations, and our Accounting team.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented construction accounting professional who understands job costing, owner billing, subcontractor payments, contracts, change orders, and lien waivers. You'll play an important role in maintaining accurate project financials and helping our project teams deliver successful results.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing accounting and financial administration for multiple construction projects.
• Partnering with Project Managers to maintain accurate project financial information and resolve accounting issues.
• Preparing and processing owner billings and required supporting documentation.
• Reviewing and reconciling project costs, invoices, commitments, and financial transactions.
• Assisting with project cost reporting, budget reconciliation, forecasting, and financial reviews.
• Setting up and maintaining owner contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, professional service agreements, and change orders.
• Processing owner and subcontractor change orders and maintaining accurate contract values.
• Reviewing subcontractor and vendor invoices for accuracy, proper coding, approvals, and contract compliance.
• Coordinating subcontractor and vendor payments.
• Tracking subcontractor and sub-tier lien waivers and following up on outstanding documentation.
• Maintaining accurate project accounting records in Vista (formerly Viewpoint).
• Working within Procore to coordinate project financial information and documentation.
• Monitoring accounts receivable and assisting with billing and payment issues.
• Supporting project closeout, including final billings, commitment reconciliation, lien waivers, and financial documentation.
• Maintaining complete, organized, and audit-ready project records.
• Identifying discrepancies and working proactively with project teams to resolve financial or documentation issues.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project accounting, construction accounting, job cost accounting, or a similar role.
• Experience working for a general contractor is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with Vista (formerly Viewpoint) is required.
• Procore experience is preferred.
• Experience with construction job costing, owner billing, subcontractor payments, change orders, and lien waivers.
• Understanding of construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and project accounting processes.
• Strong numerical, analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage accounting responsibilities across multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Project Managers, Accounting, and Operations.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Dependable, organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.

What To Expect

• Primarily office-based position with regular collaboration across Accounting and Operations.
• Responsibility for the financial administration of multiple active construction projects.
• Frequent interaction with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and other internal team members.
• A fast-paced environment requiring strong organization, accuracy, and follow-through.
• An opportunity to become a trusted financial partner to project teams and contribute directly to successful project outcomes.

Contegra offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation with company contribution.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution.
• Company-paid health and dental insurance for employees.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off.

Contegra Construction is an equal opportunity employer.