Senior Project Accountant

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support financial management for complex projects in the greater St. Louis area.

The role partners with project teams to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has at least five years in construction accounting, a Bachelor’s degree, strong Excel skills, and experience with CMiC.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an accountant role in the construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or equivalent degree.
• Effective communication (oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and CMiC.
• Mega project experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track and report on financial and operational health of assigned project(s).
• Support project forecast reviews, trend analysis, cash flow projections, and related analyses.
• Support project teams in monitoring productivity, progress and KPIs.
• Oversee monthly owner and subcontractor pay applications and billing.
• Assist in change orders and budget maintenance.
• Monitor accounts receivable status and escalate collection concerns.
• Complete Job setup in ERP with budgets and cost codes.
• Review Project Charts of Accounts for adherence to standards.
• Support month-end close activities and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist in audits as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

CMiC

Mega project experience

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Equivalent degree

Tools

CMiC

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting construction projects by managing financial aspects for multiple or complex projects. This position requires strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with project teams to ensure the financial success of our construction projects. The Senior Project Accountant is a key member of the Regional Finance team. This position will be located onsite a construction project around the greater St. Louis area.

Responsibilities

• Track and report on financial and operational health of assigned project(s).
• Support project forecast reviews, trend analysis, project cash flow projections, and prepare other financial analysis as needed.
• Support project teams in monitoring productivity, progress, and other key performance indicators to determine trending and overall project performance.
• Oversee monthly owner and subcontractor pay applications to ensure compliance, timely payments, understanding of billing position for the project(s) and tracking against cash flow curves.
• Assist projects in proper execution of change orders and budget maintenance.
• Monitor accounts receivable status and escalate billing or collection concerns.
• Perform accounting tasks for assigned projects in accordance with contract requirements and company policies.
• Complete Job set up in ERP system with all necessary information, including initial budget/cost codes, establishing rates, etc.
• Review Project Charts of Accounts for adherence to Standardized Chart of Accounts
• Support and perform assigned month-end close activities, including posting journal entries & reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Assist in yearly internal and external audits as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an accountant role in the construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or equivalent degree
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, and experience with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key functions
• Experience with CMiC a plus
• Mega project experience a plus
• Flexible to travel a plus

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.