Project Accountant - St. Louis

HOK; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HOK is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team in a hybrid role based in St. Louis, MO. On-site presence is required three days per week in our new office.

The role focuses on project setup, billing, reporting, financial analysis, and revenue recognition, partnering with Project Managers and Finance leadership to ensure accurate accounting for assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 2–4 years of project accounting experience, preferably in architecture.
• Experience with revenue recognition is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly invoices, budgets, and reports for projects.
• Set up and maintain projects in the accounting system per contracts.
• Track project budgets and financial data.
• Review cost reports with Project Managers and Finance leadership.
• Manage consultant invoice processing.
• Review project contracts and financial requirements.
• Assist with revenue recognition and monthly earnings analysis.
• Respond to inquiries on financial matters from staff, vendors, and clients.
• Analyze project cost reports with Project Managers and Finance Director.
• Provide general accounting support as needed.
• Support sustainability initiatives through green workplace practices.

Skills

Project accounting

Revenue recognition

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are actively seeking aProject Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This is a hybrid position based in our beautiful new St. Louis office, with on-site presence required three days per week.

As a Project Accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely accounting for assigned projects. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and Finance leadership to support project setup, billing, reporting, financial analysis and revenue recognition.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly invoices, budgets, and project management reports

• Setting up and maintaining projects in the accounting system in accordance with contract terms

• Tracking and inputting project budgets and financial data

• Reviewing project cost reports and meeting with Project Managers and Finance leadership to assess status, profitability, and costs

• Managing consultant invoice processing and communication

• Reviewing project contracts and financial requirements

• Assisting with revenue recognition and monthly earnings analysis

• Responding to inquiries from staff, vendors, and clients regarding financial matters

• Analyze project cost reports and meet frequently with Project Managers and Finance Director to review invoicing, profitability, earnings, cost and cash flow

• Providing general accounting support as needed

• Supporting sustainability initiatives through green workplace practices

Who is the ideal candidate for this role?

We are seeking a Project Accountant with demonstrated knowledge of project accounting principles and practices, particularly within the architecture, design, or construction industries. The ideal candidate will be able to oversee multiple large, complex projects and experience recognizing revenue. This candidate will be able to successfully provide in-depth financial analysis to Project Managers and other stakeholders as necessary, identify and mitigate risks and develop financial strategies.

The most successful candidates will demonstrate advanced knowledge of project accounting skills, including a background in revenue recognition. Candidates will be able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills, is essential. Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or a similar project accounting software is also required.

What kind of education and experience are required?

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required, though a combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered. Candidates should have 2 to 4 years of experience in project accounting, with prior experience in an architecture firm strongly preferred.

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