Project Accountant

Project Accountant

St. Louis, MO

Key Responsibilities

- Provide financial guidance, support, and analysis to project teams and regional offices.
- Establish and maintain projects within financial system requirements while adhering to accounting standards and company policies.
- Evaluate project forecasts to ensure projected revenue, costs, and margins are accurate and align with accounting guidelines; update forecasts within the project management system.
- Review monthly project financial activity and validate revenue and cost recognition in accordance with accounting principles.
- Analyze forecast-to-actual variances and communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.
- Prepare and distribute customer invoices while partnering with operations, clients, and accounts receivable to support timely collections.
- Assess project financial risks and opportunities, providing recommendations regarding reserves, contingencies, and profitability improvements.
- Generate purchase orders and review associated financial terms for accuracy and compliance.
- Monitor labor costs and project-related expenses, identifying budget concerns and recommending corrective actions when needed.
- Review employee travel and expense submissions to ensure compliance with company guidelines.
- Ensure adherence to contract requirements, billing procedures, and internal financial controls; address exceptions as necessary.
- Serve as a financial liaison between project teams and accounting leadership regarding key project-related financial matters.

Qualifications

- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced functionality.
- Experience or familiarity with purchasing, procurement, or vendor-related processes is preferred.
- Knowledge of corporate accounting concepts, financial reporting, and business processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.