Clayco · 9 hours ago
Senior Project Accountant
St. Louis, MO, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expClayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that delivers high-quality solutions across North America. The Senior Project Accountant oversees project financial performance, ensures contract and billing compliance, and provides guidance to Project Accountants while maintaining financial integrity and improving systems and processes.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Lead setup of complex or high-value projects, including budgets, contracts, and billing structures in Deltek
Monitor overall project performance and proactively identify financial risks, trends, and variances
Provide recommendations to Project Managers and leadership to support informed business decisions
Serve as primary accounting contact for assigned Project Managers
Ensure compliance with contract terms, billing requirements, and revenue recognition standards
Help develop and standardize project accounting best practices
Provide training, guidance, and review support to Project Accountants
Prepare and enter invoices into the accounting system accurately and timely in accordance with contract requirements
Prepare and distribute job cost, labor, and other financial reports as needed
Set up and maintain subconsultant and subcontract agreements in accounting systems
Respond to vendor and subconsultant inquiries regarding invoice and payment status
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and other adjustments as part of the month-end close process
Ensure accuracy and consistency of project financial data across Deltek, JD Edwards, DataServ, Textura, and related systems
Support special projects and strategic initiatives as the firm grows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
5+ years of project accounting experience required; experience in Architecture & Engineering or construction-related environment strongly preferred
Strong understanding of project accounting, job cost, fee-based billing, and revenue recognition
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with Project Managers and leadership
Preferred
Strong hands-on experience with Deltek preferred
Experience reviewing or mentoring junior accounting staff preferred
JD Edwards experience preferred
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Company
Clayco
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering and construction firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Russ Burns
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jim Havel
Chief Financial Officer
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