McCarthy Holdings Inc

Senior Project Accountant

McCarthy Holdings Inc • $75K — $95K *
Saint Louis, MO 63129In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in accounting specifically within the construction industry
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like Pivot Tables and V-Look Ups
  • Familiarity with CMiC software is beneficial
  • Experience with mega projects is a strong advantage
  • Willingness to travel occasionally is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Track and report financial and operational health for assigned projects
  • Support and conduct project forecast reviews and cash flow projections
  • Aid project teams in monitoring productivity and key performance indicators
  • Oversee pay applications for compliance and timely payments
  • Assist in managing change orders and project budgeting
  • Monitor accounts receivable and escalate billing issues
  • Perform accounting tasks as per contract requirements and company policies
  • Set up jobs in ERP system including budget and cost codes
  • Review charts of accounts for conformity to standards
  • Assist with monthly close activities and audits

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Possibility of flexible work locations
  • Chance to work on diverse and complex projects
  • Involvement in a key role within the regional finance team
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Project Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting construction projects by managing financial aspects for multiple or complex projects. This position requires strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with project teams to ensure the financial success of our construction projects. The Senior Project Accountant is a key member of the Regional Finance team. This position may be located at a single project or may be located at a central office with occasional travel to local project sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Track and report on financial and operational health of assigned project(s).
  • Support project forecast reviews, trend analysis, project cash flow projections, and prepare other financial analysis as needed.
  • Support project teams in monitoring productivity, progress, and other key performance indicators to determine trending and overall project performance.
  • Oversee monthly owner and subcontractor pay applications to ensure compliance, timely payments, understanding of billing position for the project(s) and tracking against cash flow curves.
  • Assist projects in proper execution of change orders and budget maintenance.
  • Monitor accounts receivable status and escalate billing or collection concerns.
  • Perform accounting tasks for assigned projects in accordance with contract requirements and company policies.
  • Complete Job set up in ERP system with all necessary information, including initial budget/cost codes, establishing rates, etc.
  • Review Project Charts of Accounts for adherence to Standardized Chart of Accounts
  • Support and perform assigned month-end close activities, including posting journal entries & reconciling general ledger accounts.
  • Assist in yearly internal and external audits as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must have 5+ years' experience in an accountant role in the construction industry.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or equivalent degree
  • Effective communication (both oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills
  • Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, and experience with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key functions
  • Experience with CMiC a plus
  • Mega project experience a plus
  • Flexible to travel a plus

About McCarthy Holdings Inc

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. is a construction company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company serves clients in the healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial sectors. McCarthy Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1864 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about McCarthy Holdings Inc
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$100 million
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.4 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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