Project Accountant

Job Description: Project Accountant

Location: St. Louis, MO

About Streib

At Streib Company, we know that strong accounting is key to strong execution. We’re seeking a detail-driven, proactive Project Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. This role is critical in supporting our field and project teams by ensuring accurate labor tracking, timely billing, and alignment with financial forecasts.

Our Core Values (STREIB)

Solution Focused
Teamwork
Reliability
Excellence
Integrity
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Position Overview

As a Project Accountant, you’ll work closely with Project Managers, Field Leaders, and the Accounting Department to ensure accuracy in labor tracking, billing, and job costing. Your work will help keep projects financially aligned with forecasts and milestones while supporting timely and accurate reporting across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Time Entry & Scheduling Oversight
  • Review and approve time entries for residential projects to ensure accuracy and budget alignment.
  • Communicate with Project Engineers or Project Managers to flag scheduling issues during audits.
  • Notify Production promptly when time entries are delayed to ensure billing remains on track.
• Billing, Invoicing & Project Auditing
  • Prepare and submit Time & Material (T&M) and progress billings aligned with contractual terms.
  • Execute our internal job audit process to track and validate costs, with regular financial reviews.
  • Generate detailed job costing reports, analyze data, and flag risks like overruns or discrepancies.
• Change Order Processing
  • Review, document, and update financial systems to reflect accurate change order data.
  • Ensure all change orders are properly approved and integrated into budgets and invoices.
  • Partner with Project Managers to validate scope, cost impact, and timeline implications.
• Financial Oversight
  • Monitor project budgets closely, tracking labor and material expenses against estimates.
  • Proactively escalate potential risks or issues to Project Managers and leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Provide field and office teams with clear financial reports that inform real-time decisions.
  • Work seamlessly with the Accounting team to align project financials with company reporting cycles.
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Maintain accurate, organized records of all project financial activity.
  • Ensure documentation complies with internal policies, contract terms, and regulations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction or project accounting


• Strong understanding of job costing, labor reporting, and AIA billing


• Exceptional attention to detail and time management


• Excellent communication skills across field, project, and accounting teams


• Proficiency with accounting and project management tools (QuickBooks, Acumatica, Excel)


• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability cultur

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday
Flexibility may be required depending on project billing cycles and deadlines

Why Join Streib?

Exceptional Benefits:

• 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance for employees and their children
• 401k with 100% match up to 3%
• Paid Time Off and company holidays, including extended Christmas Break
• High-growth company with career advancement opportunities
• Supportive cross-functional team culture and strong leadership alignment
• Be part of a company that values innovation, efficiency, and teamwork

“We don’t just build projects; we build people.”

Join the Tribe and Go with Streib.