Jr Project Accountant

Job Title: Jr Project Accountant
Company: Utilitra
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Schedule: Normal Operational Hours
Compensation: $27-31/hr

• Company-paid health insurance (medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holidays
• Paid personal/sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs

Utilitra is a woman‑owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions. We offer design, construction, and metering services to utilities, and supply businesses and municipalities with robust technology services through our team of IT professionals. We are recognized as a finalist for St. Louis Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, one of St. Louis’ 50 Fastest Growing Companies, and one of the Largest Women‑Owned Businesses.

Provide accounting support to project managers, forecast and monitor progress and costs, and foster a culture of trust and integrity.

• Provide accurate and timely support to project managers, performing thorough and complete project financial management.
• Set up and maintain multiple projects in Vista/Viewpoint or current accounting software.
• Maintain accurate and auditable files in a paperless system.
• Work with Project Managers (PMs) to meet monthly billing deadlines.
  • Create timely and accurate client invoices.
  • Ensure invoices comply with contract terms and client‑specific requests.
  • Assist PMs with project forecasts by reviewing project work plans and cost estimates; routinely make updates.
• Review equipment reports for proper coding of equipment utilized on projects on a weekly basis.
• Final approver for vendor invoices in pVault. Initiate and track subcontract payment releases in accordance with subcontract terms and deadlines, and project manager requests.
• Review A/R reports for past due amounts and assist in collection efforts.
• Review project financial reports for cost accuracy and reasonableness.
• Conduct weekly review and monitoring of cash receipt postings.
• Perform direct project‑related labor and cost transfers within the accounting system.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality.
• Act as the "face of the business" to project clients, agencies, subcontractors, community partners, and others.
  • Present a positive and professional image.
  • Act as an ambassador for all Utilitra's business units.
  • Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge about Utilitra's business.
• Actively participate in training, meetings, and review sessions.
• Cross‑train in all facets of Accounting, preparing to fill in for anyone absent and to grow in responsibility and scope over time.
• Other duties as assigned or prudent.

• Bachelor's degree and/or two (2) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of construction accounting experience.
• Managing project financial data for multiple projects.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and knowledge of Vista by Viewpoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization.
• Reasoning and problem‑solving ability.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Extensive reading of both written figures and words, typed reports, and computer screens.
• Data entry up to six (6) hours per day.
• Phone communication approximately one (1) hour per day.
• Sitting for prolonged periods in meetings can be four (4) or more hours each day.
• Communicating verbally with other staff, contractors, vendors, and customers continually.
• Moving between meetings and buildings to communicate with customers, usually less than one (1) hour per day.
• Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional stooping, reaching or bending.

Utilitra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We proudly extend consideration for employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.