Project Accountant Jobs in Missouri
Project Accountant jobs in Missouri are consistently active, with steady demand concentrated in construction, engineering, infrastructure, and commercial real estate development across the state. Kansas City and St. Louis are the primary hiring markets, with Springfield adding meaningful volume in regional construction and healthcare expansion projects. Employers like Burns & McDonnell, Clayco, and Emerson Electric maintain ongoing project accountant needs as they manage large capital programs. Cost control, job costing, and ERP-based project reporting are the most in-demand specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
Job Description
Who You’ll Work With
You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.
When you join Design Group/Control Tech Automation as a Project Accountant, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.
What You’ll Do
You'll work individually and in teams to support manufacturing projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.
- Serve as the financial gatekeeper for project revenues, costs, and margins that flow through to the business’ audited financial statements
- Provide project finance support, oversight, and analysis to local offices and the region
- Ensure appropriate project set-up in compliance with finance department guidelines and GAAP
- Review and analyze project forecasts and ensure that revenues and margins are accurately forecasted based on finance department guidelines and GAAP; enter the finalized forecast into the ERP software system
- Review and approve monthly project revenue/cost recognition following GAAP
- Prepare, review, and issue client invoices; work with clients, project teams, and the A/R department to ensure timely collection on invoices
- Analyze project risks and identify opportunities for profitability; make recommendations to the project accounting manager on the appropriate amount of risk or reserve to apply to the project
- Track project labor and expenses; advise the project team on any budget variations and make appropriate recommendations
- Track and audit travel and expense expenditures to ensure compliance with company policies
- Ensure compliance with client agreements, billing policies, and internal financial policies; address any adverse findings
- Review month end shipment schedules and work with the greater project accounting team on significant variances related to panel shipments
- Communicate with the project teams and accounting manager regarding all significant client/project financial matters; participate in monthly project review meetings with the regional accounting manager
- Provide support to financial department leadership during month-end close and in the tracking and analysis of business trends, KPIs, and other financial indicators
- Work to improve financial processes and communication across the firm
- Participate in the annual external audit Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
What You’ll Bring
- Relevant financial or accounting experience (preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills
- A working knowledge of equipment and service procurement (preferred)
- An understanding of financial practices, principles, processes, and systems (preferably in a corporate environment)
- Solid interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- The ability to meet monthly closing and project deadlines A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration
Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Project Accountant, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class professional and a highly effective leader.
Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Project Accountant but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a world-class Design Group Team Member.
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
Company:
Design GroupAbout Us:
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
Job Description
Who You’ll Work With
You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.
When you join Design Group/Control Tech Automation as a Project Accountant, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.
What You’ll Do
You'll work individually and in teams to support manufacturing projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.
- Serve as the financial gatekeeper for project revenues, costs, and margins that flow through to the business’ audited financial statements
- Provide project finance support, oversight, and analysis to local offices and the region
- Ensure appropriate project set-up in compliance with finance department guidelines and GAAP
- Review and analyze project forecasts and ensure that revenues and margins are accurately forecasted based on finance department guidelines and GAAP; enter the finalized forecast into the ERP software system
- Review and approve monthly project revenue/cost recognition following GAAP
- Prepare, review, and issue client invoices; work with clients, project teams, and the A/R department to ensure timely collection on invoices
- Analyze project risks and identify opportunities for profitability; make recommendations to the project accounting manager on the appropriate amount of risk or reserve to apply to the project
- Track project labor and expenses; advise the project team on any budget variations and make appropriate recommendations
- Track and audit travel and expense expenditures to ensure compliance with company policies
- Ensure compliance with client agreements, billing policies, and internal financial policies; address any adverse findings
- Review month end shipment schedules and work with the greater project accounting team on significant variances related to panel shipments
- Communicate with the project teams and accounting manager regarding all significant client/project financial matters; participate in monthly project review meetings with the regional accounting manager
- Provide support to financial department leadership during month-end close and in the tracking and analysis of business trends, KPIs, and other financial indicators
- Work to improve financial processes and communication across the firm
- Participate in the annual external audit Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
What You’ll Bring
- Relevant financial or accounting experience (preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills
- A working knowledge of equipment and service procurement (preferred)
- An understanding of financial practices, principles, processes, and systems (preferably in a corporate environment)
- Solid interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- The ability to meet monthly closing and project deadlines A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration
Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Project Accountant, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class professional and a highly effective leader.
Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Project Accountant but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a world-class Design Group Team Member.
#LI-KM1
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
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Project Accountant Job Market in Missouri
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project accountant jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in project cost tracking and job costing within ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
- Two or more years of project accounting experience in construction, engineering, or capital projects
- Strong understanding of contract billing methods including AIA, time-and-materials, and lump sum
- CPA certification or active progress toward CPA licensure through the Missouri State Board of Accountancy preferred
- Experience preparing and analyzing project budgets, forecasts, and variance reports
Project Accountant Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project accountant in Missouri?
Most project accountant roles in Missouri require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and many employers prefer candidates who are pursuing or have earned CPA licensure through the Missouri State Board of Accountancy. Experience in construction or engineering accounting is a strong differentiator. Familiarity with job costing, WIP schedules, and contract billing practices is expected in most mid-level postings, and proficiency in ERP software is increasingly treated as a baseline requirement.
Which companies hire project accountants in Missouri?
Missouri project accountant roles are posted by nVent, CMS Corporation, and Tech Electronics and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's deep base of engineering, construction, and manufacturing firms means project accountant openings appear throughout the year rather than concentrated in a single hiring season.
Which Missouri cities have the most project accountant jobs?
St. Louis, Fulton, and Joplin are the cities with the most project accountant openings in Missouri. Kansas City leads due to its large construction and engineering firm presence, including major contractors and infrastructure consultancies, while St. Louis draws demand from commercial development, healthcare capital projects, and manufacturing headquarters concentrated in the metro.
Are there remote project accountant jobs in Missouri?
Yes, though they represent a smaller share of openings than fully desk-based finance roles. About 67% of project accountant openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's frequent need to coordinate with on-site project teams. Functions like financial reporting, invoice review, and budget analysis are the tasks most commonly handled remotely.
How can I get hired as a project accountant in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a staff accountant or accounts payable role at a Missouri construction or engineering firm, then moving into project cost support. Large employers like Burns & McDonnell and Clayco occasionally hire recent accounting graduates into junior project finance roles. Earning your CPA, becoming proficient in a construction ERP like Viewpoint or Sage 300, and building familiarity with AIA billing documents will make a candidate significantly more competitive for a first project accountant position.
Where can I find and apply to project accountant jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to project accountant jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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