Project Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce, Inc. is hiring a detail-oriented Project Accountant in the Saint Louis area to support project-based accounting activities including AP/AR, cash analysis, and month-end close.

The role collaborates with project leaders and the accounting team to maintain accurate records and assist client billing. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with Viewpoint Vista; QuickBooks is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Understanding of basic financial and accounting principles.
• Proficient in Excel and general computer skills.
• Excellent communication and time-management abilities.
• Proactive and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Viewpoint Vista experience required; QuickBooks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage project-related accounting activities, including pay-when-paid accounts payable
• Partner with project leaders to ensure AR activities are completed accurately and on time
• Collect lien waivers and prepare supporting documentation for client invoices
• Complete and present weekly cash analyses
• Process bank deposits and expense reimbursement reports
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Assist with month-end closing and financial statements
• Cross-train with accounting team members to provide consistent support across business entities
• Collaborate across the organization to improve accounting processes
• Perform additional accounting duties as assigned

Skills

Excel

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

College coursework (accounting)

Tools

QuickBooks

Viewpoint Vista

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a growing organization located in the Saint Louis, MO area, is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support project-based accounting activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash analysis, and month-end close. This on-site position will collaborate with project leaders and accounting team members to maintain accurate financial records, improve processes, and support timely client billing. This client offers salary and benefits, growth opportunity, and great team environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project-related accounting activities, including pay-when-paid accounts payable
• Partner with project leaders to ensure accounts receivable activities are completed accurately and on time
• Collect lien waivers and prepare supporting documentation for client invoices
• Complete and present weekly cash analyses
• Process bank deposits and employee expense reimbursement reports
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and the timely preparation of financial statements
• Cross-train with accounting team members to provide consistent support across business entities
• Collaborate across the organization to improve accounting processes and procedures
• Perform additional accounting duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience or applicable college-level coursework
• Understanding of basic financial and accounting principles
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management abilities
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• QuickBooks experience is a plus
• Viewpoint Vista experience is required
• Construction industry experience is preferred
• A proactive mindset with an interest in continuous improvement and professional growth

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

• medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• life, disability & ADD insurance
• Salaried personnel receive paid time off
• Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law
• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.