What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Brinkmann Constructors?
Position: Project Accountant
This position will be responsible for all billings (both from subcontractors as well as to clients), job cost functions and reporting for specific projects within the accounting department.
The Project Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager. This is a full-time, exempt position. Travel to job site in the St. Louis Metro area 3 times a week required.
At Brinkmann Constructors, we don't just build buildings - we build community, relationships, and a team that inspires confidence. It's the passion and expertise of our employee-owners that drive our success, pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in the construction industry. By joining our team, you can deliver outstanding results with an industry leader while building your career. Together, let's build a future we can be proud of and make a difference, one construction project at a time. Our purpose is people. Our passion is building.
Responsibilities
WE BUILD YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
This position will be responsible for all billings (both from subcontractors as well as to clients), job cost functions and reporting for specific projects within the accounting department.
The Project Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager. This is a full-time, exempt position. Travel to job site in the St. Louis Metro area 3 times a week required.
At Brinkmann Constructors, we don't just build buildings - we build community, relationships, and a team that inspires confidence. It's the passion and expertise of our employee-owners that drive our success, pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in the construction industry. By joining our team, you can deliver outstanding results with an industry leader while building your career. Together, let's build a future we can be proud of and make a difference, one construction project at a time. Our purpose is people. Our passion is building.
Responsibilities
- Invoice coding and data entry
- Subcontractor billing and processing
- Subcontract Document Control-lien releases
- Draw requests to Owner (send all information as required by owners such as accompanying schedules, copies of invoices, etc.)
- Assist in job audits
- Other duties as required
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Word and other Office applications
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Knowledge of AIA billings documentation
- Vista Viewpoint or similar construction software preferred
- Project accounting experience is desired
- Minimum of 1-year recent experience in accounting or a similar role within the construction industry
- The Project Accountants work is primarily performed indoors at Brinkmann’s corporate office
- This role requires regular office hours, with potential for extended hours during reporting cycles
- Light physical effort is required, including the handling of objects up to 10 pounds and some
- Standing, walking, sitting, talking and/or hearing
WE BUILD YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
- 100% employee ownership (ESOP)
- annual bonus program
- company-contributed 401K
- competitive salary with annual merit increase
- continuing education reimbursement
- performance tools for added clarity of expectations and responsibilities
- annual performance reviews
- dedicated ambassador for assimilation into Brinkmann culture
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA
- paid parental leave
- work-life balance
- seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays to celebrate what holidays are important to you
- paid birthday off
- family-oriented work environment
- service awards with paid sabbaticals and milestone bonuses
- a positive and collaborative work environment
- healthy lifestyle rewards
- community involvement
- team building events
- local volunteer opportunities
- non-profit support and fundraising
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.