Project Accountant - Boost Construction Profitability

Trilon; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K

Bonus program

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Gonzalez Companies, LLC is seeking a Financial Analyst in St. Louis to support project budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition. You will work with Project Managers and leadership to ensure profitable execution of construction and project-based work.

The role requires 4+ years in financial analysis or project accounting, with preference for construction/engineering experience. Proficiency in Deltek and Microsoft Office is essential, with a focus on accurate billing and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 4+ years in financial analysis, project accounting, or similar in a project-based environment.
• Experience in construction/engineering/infrastructure projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint experience a plus.
• Familiarity with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers with financial oversight across assigned projects from startup through closeout.
• Assist with budgets, forecasting, and revenue recognition.
• Track project costs and revenue, analyze variances, and advise on profitability.
• Perform financial analysis related to project performance, trends, and risk.
• Set up and maintain projects in Deltek (Vision/Vantagepoint), including WBS, budgets, billing terms, and revenue recognition.
• Ensure project financial data is accurate and compliant with policies and contracts.
• Prepare and issue client invoices in line with contract terms.
• Coordinate with clients, project teams, and subcontractors to ensure timely billing.
• Assist with contract reviews, modifications, notices, and correspondence as required.
• Work with PMs, finance, clients, and subcontractors to support project health.
• Assist audits by providing documentation as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project accounting

Budgeting

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Tools

Deltek Vision

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Gonzalez Companies, LLC is seeking a Financial Analyst in St. Louis to support project budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition. You will work with Project Managers and leadership to ensure profitable execution of construction and project-based work.

The role requires 4+ years in financial analysis or project accounting, with preference for construction/engineering experience. Proficiency in Deltek and Microsoft Office is essential, with a focus on accurate billing and compliance.