Project Accountant

PayneCrest Electric; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Health insurance

Dental

401k matching

Job summary

PayneCrest Electric, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Project Accountant to manage the financials of construction projects from setup through close-out.

You will partner with Project Managers and Operations to ensure accurate job costing, timely billing, budget control, and contract compliance. The role requires 2+ years of construction accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, and proficiency with Vista or similar software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Construction accounting experience is required.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Vista or similiar)

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain project records, including budgets, cost codes, billing terms, and contract requirements.
• Monitor project costs, job profitability, and budget-to-actual variances; prepare job cost reports and support financial analysis.
• Review and process project-related labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and vendor costs for accuracy and proper coding.
• Prepare and distribute customer invoices, including AIA billings, supporting documentation, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Manage retainage receivables and payables and ensure accurate revenue recognition and invoice recording.
• Process subcontractors pay applications and vendor invoices while maintaining required insurance, lien waivers, and compliance documentation.
• Reconcile accounts payable records, resolve vendor inquiries, and assist with committed cost tracking and cash flow forecasting.
• Support month-end close activities, maintain audit-ready financial records, and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Partner with Project Managers and Operations teams to provide financial guidance, respond to accounting inquiries, and improve project accounting processes.
• Perform additional duties as directed by accounting leaders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Vista or similiar

Job description

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, PayneCrest Electric, a Primoris Company, is a nationally recognized electrical contractor and trusted partner for delivering the industry’s most complex and technically demanding projects.

We are seeking a motivated and confident Project Accountant to join our accounting team. The Project Accountant is responsible for managing the financial aspects of construction projects from setup through close‑out. This role partners closely with Project Managers and Operations to ensure accurate job costing, timely billing, budget control, and compliance with contract requirements. Experience in electrical or construction contracting is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain project records, including budgets, cost codes, billing terms, and contract requirements.
• Monitor project costs, job profitability, and budget-to-actual variances; prepare job cost reports and support financial analysis.
• Review and process project-related labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and vendor costs for accuracy and proper coding.
• Prepare and distribute customer invoices, including AIA billings, supporting documentation, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Manage retainage receivables and payables and ensure accurate revenue recognition and invoice recording.
• Process subcontractors pay applications and vendor invoices while maintaining required insurance, lien waivers, and compliance documentation.
• Reconcile accounts payable records, resolve vendor inquiries, and assist with committed cost tracking and cash flow forecasting.
• Support month-end close activities, maintain audit-ready financial records, and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Partner with Project Managers and Operations teams to provide financial guidance, respond to accounting inquiries, and improve project accounting processes.
• Perform additional duties as directed by accounting leaders

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Construction accounting experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Vista or similiar)

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Assistant Controller

LOCATION

St. Louis, MO (Will require 20% travel to Lincoln, NE)

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Bonus opportunity
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, matching 401k program, etc.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. As a part of the hiring process all applicants will be required to submit to, and pass, a pre‑employment urine drug screening and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.