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K&S Associates, LLC. - St.Louis

Accounting Controller

K&S Associates, LLC. - St.Louis, Sunset Hills, Missouri, United States

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Build your career with a company that’s been building trust since 1972.

K&S Associates, LLC is a respected mid‑sized Commercial General Contractor in the St. Louis Market known for delivering projects the right way—through transparency, collaboration, and a commitment to long‑term client relationships. Our clients come back to us because we make the construction process clear, predictable, and successful.

Now, we’re looking for an experienced

Controller

who shares that same dedication to excellence. This is a key leadership role with broad responsibility across financial reporting, payroll, job cost accounting, and process improvement.

If you’re an accounting leader who thrives in a fast‑paced construction environment and wants to make a real impact, this is your opportunity.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

A stable, well‑established company with more than 50 years of success

A leadership team that values your expertise and trusts your judgment

A role with real influence on financial strategy and operational performance

A collaborative culture where accounting and project teams work hand‑in‑hand

Great Benefits! 401(k)/Roth with match * Health/Dental/Vision Coverage * Life Ins * PTO

What You’ll Do As our Controller, you’ll lead the accounting functions and play a key role in supporting project success and company growth.

Accounts Receivable & Billing

Coordinate with Project Managers to process AIA pay applications

Establish and maintain accurate, timely billing processes and required documentation

Reconcile AR aging reports to the General Ledger

Reconcile monthly billings to the Work‑In‑Progress (WIP) report

Reconcile cash receipts and complete bank reconciliations

Accounts Payable & Job Cost Accounting

Coordinate with Accounts Payable Manger for job costs

Reconcile AP to the General Ledger

Prepare monthly WIP reports, including billings in excess of costs and costs in excess of billings

Reconcile WIP to the General Ledger and AR aging summaries

Coordinate with the Project Management team to finalize contract change requests and change orders

Troubleshoot change order issues with Project Managers

Enter original job estimates and set up jobs in Accounting Software

Assist Project Coordinators and Project Managers to issue subcontracts and purchase orders in the Project Management software

Payroll

Prepare and process payroll for employees

Maintain accurate payroll records

File payroll taxes and reports

Reconcile payroll accounts to the general ledger

Ensure compliance with tax laws, labor regulations and company policies

Manage payroll systems and software including updates and troubleshooting issues

Certified payroll reporting

Union reporting

Produce monthly financial statements and journal entries

Maintain recurring entries and complete balance sheet reconciliations

Lead month‑end and year‑end close

Prepare audit workpapers and support external auditors

Reporting & Systems

Design and maintain custom reports in accounting software

Issue monthly financial reports to stakeholders

Federal, state and local tax filings

Who Thrives Here

Accounting professionals with construction industry experience

Leaders who enjoy improving processes and partnering with project teams

Detail‑driven problem solvers who take ownership and deliver accuracy

Professionals experienced with Payroll, Job Cost, Contracts, Financial Statements

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