Project Accountant

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks a Project Accountant to support multiple construction projects with strong financial acumen and attention to detail.

You will collaborate with the Regional Finance team on budgeting, cost coding, and cash flow management while ensuring timely payments and accurate reporting. The role may be located on a single project or at a central office with occasional travel to local project sites, requiring clear communication with project teams and support during

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as an accountant in the construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and V‑Lookups.
• Experience with CMiC is a plus.
• Mega project experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track and report financial and operational health of assigned project(s).
• Support project forecast reviews, trend analysis, project cash flow projections, and prepare other financial analysis as needed.
• Support project teams in monitoring productivity, progress, and other key performance indicators to determine trending and overall project performance.
• Oversee monthly owner and subcontractor pay applications to ensure compliance, timely payments, understanding of billing position for the project(s) and tracking against cash flow curves.
• Assist projects in proper execution of change orders and budget maintenance.
• Monitor accounts receivable status and elevate billing or collection concerns.
• Perform accounting tasks for assigned projects in accordance with contract requirements and company policies.
• Complete job set up in ERP system with all necessary information, including initial budget/cost codes, establishing rates, etc.
• Review project charts of accounts for adherence to standardized chart of accounts.
• Support and perform assigned month-end close activities.
• Assist in yearly internal and external audits as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

CMiC

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Project Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting construction projects by managing financial aspects for multiple or complex projects. This position requires strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with project teams to ensure the financial success of our construction projects. The Project Accountant is a key member of the Regional Finance team. This position may be located at a single project or may be located at a central office with occasional travel to local project sites.

Responsibilities

• Track and report on financial and operational health of assigned project(s).
• Support project forecast reviews, trend analysis, project cash flow projections, and prepare other financial analysis as needed.
• Support project teams in monitoring productivity, progress, and other key performance indicators to determine trending and overall project performance.
• Oversee monthly owner and subcontractor pay applications to ensure compliance, timely payments, understanding of billing position for the project(s) and tracking against cash flow curves.
• Assist projects in proper execution of change orders and budget maintenance.
• Monitor accounts receivable status and elevate billing or collection concerns.
• Perform accounting tasks for assigned projects in accordance with contract requirements and company policies.
• Complete job set up in ERP system with all necessary information, including initial budget/cost codes, establishing rates, etc.
• Review project charts of accounts for adherence to standardized chart of accounts.
• Support and perform assigned month-end close activities.
• Assist in yearly internal and external audits as required.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years’ experience in an accountant role in the construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or equivalent degree.
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, self‑motivated, organized, able to work independently and able to work well with others.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, and experience with Pivot Tables, V‑Look Ups, and other key functions.
• Experience with CMiC a plus.
• Mega project experience a plus.
• Flexible to travel a plus.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.