Senior Accountant

Who is Tech Electronics?

We provide systems and services that help our customers work smarter, feel safer, and collaborate more effectively. Tech Electronics is a technology services organization headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with seven offices across the Midwest.

At Tech Electronics, we specialize in low voltage life safety and communication systems in the education, healthcare, construction, government, commercial-industrial, SMB, and worship industries. From fire alarm installation and testing to security cameras and video surveillance, our tailor-made solutions deliver connection and protection.

Why Tech Electronics?

At Tech Electronics, we pride ourselves on bringing a unique family atmosphere to an ever-evolving technology marketplace. We recognize that our people made us special when we opened our doors nearly 60 years ago, and they continue to do so today.

We prioritize giving motivated individuals opportunities to find their gifts, develop their talents, and live their lives to the fullest. If you're looking for a job that's more than just a job, our Tech family is waiting for you!

What's in it for you

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance on DAY ONE
• Paid Time Off & Accrued Personal Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long term & Short-term disability
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• Hybrid office schedule (select positions)
• Immense Growth Opportunities
• Relaxed Family Culture
• Teladoc, SurgeryPlus, & other medical benefits

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant – Projects is responsible for the financial management and accounting of construction projects from project setup through closeout. This role partners closely with Project Managers, Operations, Sales, and leadership teams to ensure accurate project financial reporting, timely customer invoicing, effective job cost management, and compliance with company accounting policies.

The ideal candidate possesses construction accounting experience, including job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) analysis, progress billing, change order management, retainage tracking, and revenue recognition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Financial Management

• Maintain financial records for assigned construction projects.
• Monitor project costs, revenue, profitability, and budget performance.
• Analyze project financial results and identify cost overruns, billing issues, and margin risks.
• Prepare and review project profitability reports and variance analyses.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure project financial information is accurate and current.

Job Cost Accounting

• Review and monitor labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor, and miscellaneous project costs.
• Ensure costs are charged to the appropriate projects and cost codes.
• Investigate and resolve project accounting discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end job cost reconciliations.

Billing & Revenue Recognition

• Prepare progress billings, milestone billings, time and material invoices, and AIA billings.
• Track and manage change orders, retainage, and contract modifications.
• Support revenue recognition processes and WIP reporting.
• Ensure billing complies with contract requirements and customer expectations.
• Partner with Project Managers to resolve billing disputes and collection challenges.

WIP & Project Reporting

• Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.
• Review underbillings and overbillings.
• Monitor project completion percentages and support revenue forecasting.
• Provide financial reporting and insights to management.

Accounts Receivable & Collections Support

• Monitor project accounts receivable balances.
• Assist with collection efforts and customer payment follow-up.
• Research and resolve customer billing questions.
• Support cash flow management through timely invoicing and payment resolution.

Project Closeout

• Confirm all project costs have been recorded prior to closeout.
• Ensure final billing, retainage releases, and subcontractor obligations are completed.
• Assist with project audits and documentation requirements.
• Maintain complete project accounting records.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Assist with ERP system enhancements and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Masters in Accounting, MBA, CPA a plus

Experience

• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• 2 years of construction accounting or project accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, progress billing, retainage, and revenue recognition.
• Experience with construction ERP systems such as Acumatica, Viewpoint, Sage, Vista, CMiC, or similar preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with operations teams.
• Knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Must be able to pass a drug and background screen.