Senior Project Accountant

Company : Aston Carter
Location : Maryland Heights, MO, 63043
Posted Date : 5 October 2025
Job Type : Contractor
Category : Accounting
Occupation : Accountant
Job Details
Senior Project Accountant
The primary purpose of this position is to process invoices related to the construction project component of the company. This includes converting system-generated invoices into AIA-standard pay applications and submitting them to contractors per their payment schedules. Additional responsibilities include completing lien waivers and other required documentation, following up on progress payments and final payment, and ensuring proper project closeout. You will also manage the cost and profitability of project business operations by developing data-driven strategies, analyzing project results, and implementing financial process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Process invoices related to construction projects and convert system-generated invoices into AIA-standard pay applications.
- Submit invoices to contractors according to their payment schedules.
- Complete lien waivers and other required documentation for projects.
- Follow up on progress payments and final payments to ensure timely receipt.
- Ensure proper project closeout by conducting thorough reviews to identify process improvements.
- Manage the cost and profitability of project business operations.
- Develop data-driven strategies for project management.
- Analyze project results and implement financial process improvements.
Essential Skills
- Experience in project accounting and ERP systems.
- Proficiency in cost management and analysis.
- Ability to manage collections and payment follow-up effectively.
- Skill in conducting project closeout reviews.
- Strong process improvement capabilities.
- Competence in accurately documenting systems and recommending improvements.
- Familiarity with month-end processes, job costing, and reconciliation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience with standard costing methodologies.
- High degree of accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ability to perform well under pressure with professionalism.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Maryland Heights, MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2025.
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