Project Accountant: Growth Path, Mentorship & Impact

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group seeks a Project Accountant to join our growing team of professionals in the United States. You will steward project revenues, costs, and margins, ensure GAAP compliance, and provide financial oversight to local offices and the region.

You will partner with project teams and leaders to forecast, bill clients, analyze risks, and support month-end close, audits, and KPI tracking, helping to drive profitability while upholding our culture of Truly Human Leadership.

Qualifications

• Relevant financial or accounting experience (preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Understanding of financial practices, processes and systems (preferably in a corporate environment).
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a financial gatekeeper for project revenues, costs and margins.
• Provide project finance support and analysis to local offices and region.
• Ensure project set-up complies with GAAP and finance guidelines.
• Review forecasts and revenue/cost recognition following GAAP; enter finalized forecast into ERP.
• Prepare, review and issue client invoices; support timely collections.
• Analyze project risks and identify profitability opportunities; advise on risk reserves.
• Track project labor and expenses; advise on budget variations.
• Ensure compliance with client agreements and internal policies; address adverse findings.
• Participate in month-end close, audits, and KPI tracking.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Relevant financial exp

Procurement knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group seeks a Project Accountant to join our growing team of professionals in the United States. You will steward project revenues, costs, and margins, ensure GAAP compliance, and provide financial oversight to local offices and the region.

You will partner with project teams and leaders to forecast, bill clients, analyze risks, and support month-end close, audits, and KPI tracking, helping to drive profitability while upholding our culture of Truly Human Leadership.