Accountant
About The Position
The Accountant facilitates efficient operations between the accounting department and project management team, ensuring accurate financial forecasting, cost reconciliation, billing, compliance, and timely financial reporting. This hands-on role requires strong accounting expertise and a solid understanding of job cost principles. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Project Managers, the ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys cross-functional teamwork while helping drive project success. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking long-term growth with a forward-thinking company. Note: This role is eligible for 1 day remote work opportunity after a probationary period, and will initially be based out of our Newton, MA headquarters with the option to operate out of our Manchester, NH office after a training/probationary period.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field with at least three years of professional accounting experience; prior construction industry experience a plus
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work collaboratively with different teams
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Positive working attitude and strong work ethic
- Willing to learn and be flexible
- Reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Procore and Viewpoint Spectrum
- Proficiency with Excel
Responsibilities
- Work with project management teams to prepare, execute, and submit monthly owner billings, including lien waivers and supporting documentation as required
- Manage job cost accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of labor, materials, subcontractor costs, and change orders
- Manage budget upload process from excel templates to Accounting and Project Management systems
- Collaborate with project managers to review budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and billing status
- Perform monthly general ledger entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
- Reconcile subcontracts for closed jobs monthly
- Assist with the preparation of Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
- Assist with budget tracking, variance analysis, and financial reporting
- Participate in the implementation of accounting system improvements and workflow enhancements
- Perform other duties as required
Benefits
- Profit sharing program
- 100% company-paid health insurance
- 50% company-paid dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) with company match
- Student loan paydown program
- Employee Assistance program
- 529 college savings plan
- Identity protection plan
- On-site training and development
- Tuition reimbursement for higher education, certifications, and licenses.
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
