Project Finance Accountant - Growth & Impact

PCMC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Group is seeking a Project Accountant to support manufacturing projects and provide financial oversight across offices. You will partner with leaders and teams to ensure accurate billing, forecasts, and profitability while upholding GAAP and internal controls.

You will help optimize processes, prepare client invoices, and contribute to monthly close and KPI analysis while working with a talented team committed to client success and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant financial or accounting experience (preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Knowledge of equipment and service procurement (preferred)
• Understanding of financial practices and GAAP in a corporate setting
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to meet monthly closing and project deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration

Responsibilities

• Act as 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 finance policies and GAAP
• Forecast review and revenue/cost recognition; input forecasts into ERP
• Review monthly project revenue/cost recognition per GAAP
• Prepare and issue client invoices; coordinate with clients and A/R
• Analyze project risks and advise on appropriate risk reserves
• Track labor and expenses; advise on budget variances
• Audit travel/expenses for policy compliance
• Ensure compliance with client agreements and internal policies
• Review month-end shipment schedules and variances
• Communicate financial matters with project teams and management
• Support month-end close and analysis of business KPIs
• Improve financial processes and cross-firm communication
• Participate in annual external audits
• Contribute to client relationships and team development

Skills

Advanced Excel

Procurement knowledge

Financial principles

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Design Group is seeking a Project Accountant to support manufacturing projects and provide financial oversight across offices. You will partner with leaders and teams to ensure accurate billing, forecasts, and profitability while upholding GAAP and internal controls.

You will help optimize processes, prepare client invoices, and contribute to monthly close and KPI analysis while working with a talented team committed to client success and professional growth.