We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Project Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Saint Louis, Missouri. In this role, you will be responsible for managing financial processes related to shipments, settlements, and inter-company transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and excels at resolving discrepancies while maintaining financial integrity. Responsibilities: • Accurately input shipment details into the accounting system, adhering to company policies and procedures. • Process and document financial settlements, ensuring thoroughness and precision. • Reconcile inter-company sales and purchase transactions, identifying and resolving any discrepancies. • Research and clear discrepancies in inter-company accounts, ensuring proper allocation and tracking. • Handle zero-check processing to maintain accurate inter-company balances. • Collaborate with internal teams to gather data, clarify issues, and support accounting processes. • Maintain the integrity of financial databases by conducting regular reviews and updates of project-related transactions. • Assist in preparing detailed financial reports related to inter-company transactions, shipments, and settlements. • Provide documentation and support for audit requests concerning project accounting functions. • Support cash application tasks to ensure proper allocation and tracking of payments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred. • At least 4 years of accounting experience, ideally focusing on project or inter-company accounting. • Proficiency in cash application processes, reconciliation techniques, and managing transactional clearing. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in addressing inter-company discrepancies. • Advanced proficiency with accounting software systems and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple accounting responsibilities. • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with teams and stakeholders. • Familiarity with project accounting, construction accounting, and accounts payable processes.

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Saint Louis, MO
onsite
Temporary
31.83 - 36.85 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Project Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Saint Louis, Missouri. In this role, you will be responsible for managing financial processes related to shipments, settlements, and inter-company transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and excels at resolving discrepancies while maintaining financial integrity. Responsibilities: • Accurately input shipment details into the accounting system, adhering to company policies and procedures. • Process and document financial settlements, ensuring thoroughness and precision. • Reconcile inter-company sales and purchase transactions, identifying and resolving any discrepancies. • Research and clear discrepancies in inter-company accounts, ensuring proper allocation and tracking. • Handle zero-check processing to maintain accurate inter-company balances. • Collaborate with internal teams to gather data, clarify issues, and support accounting processes. • Maintain the integrity of financial databases by conducting regular reviews and updates of project-related transactions. • Assist in preparing detailed financial reports related to inter-company transactions, shipments, and settlements. • Provide documentation and support for audit requests concerning project accounting functions. • Support cash application tasks to ensure proper allocation and tracking of payments.
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