Aston Carter · 11 hours ago
Project Accountant
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yrAston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions, and they are seeking a Project Accountant to support the Accounting Department and Project Management teams. This role involves executing daily accounting tasks, ensuring accurate financial records, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Represent the company professionally with clients, vendors, and trade partners
Respond promptly to vendor inquiries via phone and email
Monitor accounting entries for accuracy and timeliness
Collaborate with Project Managers to prepare monthly billings
Perform daily AP transactions: classify, compute, post, and verify records
Reconcile AP aging reports with vendor statements
Collect, verify, and submit subcontractor lien waivers
Process payment applications, material invoices, and G&A expenses
Maintain and reconcile company credit card statements
Qualification
Required
The Project Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Accounting Department, Project Management teams, and external partners such as vendors and subcontractors
This individual is responsible for executing daily accounting tasks, ensuring accurate financial records, and maintaining compliance with company standards and industry regulations
The ideal candidate is confident, detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable communicating across multiple levels of the business
A strong background in commercial construction accounting is preferred
Represent the company professionally with clients, vendors, and trade partners
Respond promptly to vendor inquiries via phone and email
Monitor accounting entries for accuracy and timeliness
Collaborate with Project Managers to prepare monthly billings
Perform daily AP transactions: classify, compute, post, and verify records
Reconcile AP aging reports with vendor statements
Collect, verify, and submit subcontractor lien waivers
Process payment applications, material invoices, and G&A expenses
Maintain and reconcile company credit card statements
Expertise in construction accounting, understanding job cost reports, AP/AR workflows, lien waivers, billing cycles, and month-end close in a construction environment
Hands-on experience with construction accounting systems, preferably Vista by Viewpoint
Proficiency in navigating general ledger and job cost modules
Effective vendor and subcontractor management skills
Experience in preparing and reviewing monthly billings, maintaining accurate job costing, and supporting audit/tax schedules
Capability to coordinate timely and accurate month-end close processes, including reconciliations and reporting
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing competing deadlines
Preferred
Proficiency in Vista by Viewpoint or similar construction accounting software
Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
Effective written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
Strong analytical skills for resolving discrepancies in AP and job cost reports
Self-starter with collaboration skills across departments and external parties
Benefits
Medical Plans (Anthem): - HDHP + HSA: $4,000 ded / $7,000 OOP max; $0 employee premium; HSA limit $4,300/$8,550.
- PPO + HRA: $4,000 ded (you pay $2,000); $6,900 OOP max; $30 PCP; $70 specialist.
Mental Health: Free EAP, Talkspace, LiveHealth, 988 hotline.
Wellbeing Rewards: Up to $200 for preventive care & digital wellness.
Dental (Guardian): Low & High plans; Preventive 100%; High plan ortho included.
Vision (EyeMed): $10 exam; $130 frames; $150 contacts.
Life & Disability: Voluntary life up to $300k; STD 60% to $1,500/wk; LTD 60% to $6,000/mo.
Extras: Pet benefits; GeoBlue international coverage; STL cancer support community.
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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