Project Accountant - Construction Industry

gpac; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness and gym reimbursement

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Project Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team in the Greater St. Louis area. You will partner with project teams to monitor budgets, billings, costs, and projections on large mechanical and general construction projects.

You will set up new projects, ensure contracts and compliance, and prepare monthly invoices to support healthy cash flow. Strong Excel and Vista/Viewpoint skills are preferred; travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting, billing, or job cost administration experience (construction a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized while managing multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with cross-department collaboration.
• Proficiency in Excel and general accounting software; Vista/Viewpoint a bonus.
• Self-starter mindset with curiosity to learn and grow in a dynamic company.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for regional team collaboration or site visits.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project teams to manage financial health of jobs—track budgets, billings, costs, projections.
• Set up new projects and ensure contracts, insurance, and compliance documentation are in place.
• Prepare monthly invoices and progress billings with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review purchase orders and code/vendor invoices; assist with payment processing.
• Monitor project budgets, assist with cost-to-complete reviews, flag variances.
• Support month-end reporting, reconciliations, and other accounting functions.
• Provide exceptional communication and service to internal teams, clients, and vendors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Self-starter

Tools

Excel

Vista/Viewpoint

Job description

Project Accountant - Greater St. Louis Area

If you're ready to take your accounting career to the next level in a team-oriented construction environment, this is the opportunity for you. A well-established, employee-owned construction support firm in the Greater St. Louis area is seeking a Project Accountant to play a key role in project financial management, billing, and job costing for large-scale mechanical and general construction projects.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on accuracy, communication, and variety in their day-to-day work. You'll be part of a collaborative accounting team that partners closely with operations and project managers to ensure financial success across the board.

What You'll Do

• Partner with project teams to manage the financial health of assigned jobs - tracking budgets, billings, costs, and projections.

• Set up new projects and ensure all contracts, insurance, and compliance documentation are in place.

• Prepare monthly invoices and progress billings with accuracy and timeliness to support healthy cash flow.

• Review purchase orders, code vendor and subcontractor invoices, and assist with payment processing.

• Monitor project budgets, assist with cost-to-complete reviews, and flag potential variances early.

• Support month-end reporting, reconciliations, and other accounting functions as needed.

• Provide exceptional communication and service to internal teams, clients, and vendors.

What You'll Bring

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, billing, or job cost administration (construction experience a plus).

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay organized while managing multiple projects.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills - someone who enjoys collaborating across departments.

• Proficiency in Excel and general accounting software; experience with Vista/Viewpoint a bonus.

• Self-starter mindset with curiosity to learn and grow within a dynamic company.

• Ability to travel occasionally (up to 25%) for regional team collaboration or site visits.

What's In It for You

• Competitive salary based on experience, plus annual bonus potential.

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - build real equity in the company.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with company contributions.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave.

• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development.

• Wellness and gym reimbursement programs.

Why You'll Love It Here

You'll join a people-first team that genuinely values growth, work-life balance, and collaboration. This company invests in its employees, provides meaningful career paths, and empowers you to make an impact from day one. Every project contributes to something bigger and every person shares in that success.

If you're ready to grow your accounting career in a supportive, forward-thinking construction environment, to learn more.