Project Accountant

Job Description

Project Accountant | Brinkmann Constructors

The Tone:
This is a full-time, exempt role at Brinkmann Constructors, located in Chesterfield, MO, requiring regular travel to St. Louis Metro area job sites. At Brinkmann, the company’s purpose is people and its passion is building; they don’t just construct buildings, but also community, relationships, and a team that inspires confidence. This Project Accountant role is central to the company’s operational success, driving the financial accuracy and compliance for specific construction projects by meticulously managing all billings, job cost functions, and reporting. The expertise of this individual directly supports Brinkmann’s commitment to delivering outstanding results and fosters trust with clients and partners.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Chesterfield, MO

• Team: Reports to the Accounting Manager
• Mission: Owns all project billings, job cost functions, and reporting to ensure financial accuracy and compliance for specific construction projects.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Word, Vista Viewpoint, other Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Processing: Handle the accurate coding and data entry of all invoices, ensuring proper allocation for specific construction projects.
• Subcontractor Financials: Manage the entire subcontractor billing process, including the diligent processing of payments and maintaining document control, such as collecting and tracking lien releases.
• Owner Draw Requests: Prepare and submit comprehensive draw requests to project owners, gathering and providing all necessary accompanying schedules, invoice copies, and other required information.
• Audit Participation: Actively assist in job audits for assigned projects, ensuring all financial records are organized, accessible, and align with project documentation.
• Project Cost Reporting: Oversee critical job cost functions and develop detailed financial reports for specific projects, contributing to clear oversight and accountability within the accounting department.
• General Accounting Support: Perform other assigned duties as needed to support the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting department.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, particularly within the construction industry.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in an accounting or similar financial role within the construction sector.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and Word, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Knowledge of AIA billings documentation is essential.
• Bonus: Experience with Vista Viewpoint or similar construction-specific software, and prior project accounting experience.