Project Accountant

The Planet Group; Union (MO); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting company is seeking a Project Accountant in Union, Missouri. The successful candidate will generate financial reports, oversee project setups, and prepare budgets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This entry-level position values strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and alignment with the company's mission. Candidates should have 1-3 years of accounting experience, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Accounting or Finance experience required.
• 1+ years of Construction Accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate timely reports on project financials across various contract types.
• Oversee project setup to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly WIP schedules and budgets.

Skills

Customer Centricity

Time Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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• Generate timely reports on actual and projected project financials across various contract types, sizes, and scopes; review results with financial and operational leadership.
• Oversee project setup to ensure compliance with established accounting standards and internal processes.
• Prepare monthly WIP schedules, JCRs, and budgets for internal operational teams; lead initial review discussions.
• Demonstrate mid-level financial acumen by analyzing the financial impact of operational business decisions; provide recommendations.
• Read, review, and interpret construction contract language to identify potential change orders and ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Monitor inventory levels in relation to monthly construction production to support WIP reporting.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What will make you successful in this role:

• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values.
• High level of customer centricity and relationship-building skills.
• Strong work ethic with an ALL-IN attitude.
• Team-oriented mindset with adaptability to diverse team members.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management, accountability, and prioritization abilities.
• Problem-solving, solution-oriented approach.
• Self-motivated, goal-driven, and committed to achieving department objectives.
• Comfortable presenting in front of various audiences.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Experience and Education

• 1–3+ years of Accounting or Finance experience (required).
• 1+ years of Construction Accounting experience (strongly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent (required).

Project Accountant

Remote, CST hours



Must Haves:

1+ year Construction Accounting

2+ years of Accounting/Finance

HS Degree



Nice to haves:

BS

Netsuite

Private Equity

Roles and Responsibilities

• Generate timely reports on actual and projected project financials across various contract types, sizes, and scopes; review results with financial and operational leadership.


• Oversee project setup to ensure compliance with established accounting standards and internal processes.


• Prepare monthly WIP schedules, JCRs, and budgets for internal operational teams; lead initial review discussions.


• Demonstrate mid-level financial acumen by analyzing the financial impact of operational business decisions; provide recommendations.


• Read, review, and interpret construction contract language to identify potential change orders and ensure accurate revenue recognition.


• Monitor inventory levels in relation to monthly construction production to support WIP reporting.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What will make you successful in this role:

• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values.


• High level of customer centricity and relationship-building skills.


• Strong work ethic with an ALL-IN attitude.


• Team-oriented mindset with adaptability to diverse team members.


• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong time management, accountability, and prioritization abilities.


• Problem-solving, solution-oriented approach.


• Self-motivated, goal-driven, and committed to achieving department objectives.


• Comfortable presenting in front of various audiences.


• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Experience and Education

• 1–3+ years of Accounting or Finance experience (required).


• 1+ years of Construction Accounting experience (strongly preferred).


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent (preferred).


• High school diploma or equivalent (required).

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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