Project Accountant

Description

Job Title
:
Project Accountant
Location
:
Brahms Construction Corporate Office, St. Louis MO (In-Person)
Position Type
:
Full-time
Reports To
:
Controller

Brahms is amongst the fastest growing General Contractors in St. Louis, Missouri, and is a core component of The Dover Companies, a vertically integrated healthcare organization with significant experience and expertise in the vibrant Senior Living market
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which is the hottest market in the construction industry. We specialize in ground‑up construction and renovations of Senior Living Facilities across the United States and our projects typically range from 60, square feet. Brahms has enjoyed incredible success and we are preparing for significant expansion.

The Project Accountant, reporting directly to the Controller, manages the financial aspects of construction projects, ensuring accurate job costing, vendor compliance, and ensuring accurate budgeting. This individual will oversee project expenses, prepare financials reports, and coordinate with project managers to maintain cost control and profitability. This position also handles invoicing, subcontractor payments, and all needed financial functions to support project success.

• Set up new construction jobs in accounting system, enter and maintain job budgets
• Ensure vendor contracts, change orders, lien waivers, and insurance certificates are properly executed, obtained, and filed
• Review invoices and vendor pay applications for appropriate documentation and approval prior to entry into accounting system.
• Develop and maintain accounting practices, policies and procedures to ensure accurate and appropriate recording of all transactions, reliable financial records and timely financial reporting
• Coordinate with the leadership team to implement company policies and objectives
• Maintain an accurate ledger, properly record job costs, reconcile bank accounts and assist in the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Prepare and report individual job/project results, and results for Key Performance Indicators
• Assist in periodic updates to estimated costs to complete projects and estimated revenue at completion that drives accurate calculations and reporting of Work‑in‑Progress, revenue, accounts receivable, unbilled accounts receivable, and billings in excess of cost, as well as reliable forecasts of profitability
• Invoice customers via AIA pay application
• Process cash disbursements
• Review and process credit card expenses and requests for expense reimbursement
• Reconcile direct, indirect and G&A cost allocations within the general ledger
• Assist in W‑9 collection and 1099 maintenance
• Respond to vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Organize and maintain electronic files and documentation in a consistent and logical order
• Assist with other accounting and business projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• Three (3) + years’ experience in construction project accounting and AIA pay application processing is required
• Strong problem‑solving skills, accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, mathematical and data analysis skills is required
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures is required
• Must have the ability to work independently and with a team in a fast‑paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms.
• Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, to be flexible, to work well with many interruptions and have skill in multi‑tasking.
• Must exhibit and promote a high level of customer service, curiosity and friendliness towards all vendors, customers, coworkers and leadership team.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office…