Project Accountant I
About The Position
Walsh is seeking a Project Accountant for its water division in Westfield, Massachusetts. The role manages day-to-day project accounting for 5–15 projects at a time. Walsh describes itself as a fourth-generation, family-owned, fast-growing company with a small-company feel and large-company backing, committed to being the employer of choice for employees and the builder of choice for customers. The company highlights challenging work, an innovative problem-solving environment, supportive managers, opportunities for growth and development, flexibility in career progression, and opportunities to work and live across the United States. The role handles subcontract and supplier invoice and payment processes, project cost reports, monthly profit-and-loss reporting, and assistance with owner billings. It also involves professional communication with project staff, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. The position may be eligible for a bonus and other benefits. Base pay depends on factors including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands; no salary range is provided.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a business-related field.
Nice To Haves
- Construction accounting experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Review and process subcontracts, subcontract change orders, and performance and payment bonds to ensure compliance with specified terms.
- Collect and review project subcontractor and supplier lien waivers.
- Collect, review, and process monthly project invoices from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Ensure invoices are accrued properly and on time to the correct cost reports and phase codes.
- Ensure proper payments to subcontractors and major suppliers.
- Understand the Walsh monthly P&L process.
- Ensure timely submission of project P&Ls and review them for accuracy.
- Process cost transfers on project cost reports for Project Management staff.
- Assist Project Management staff each month with preparation of billings to project owners.
- Collect, review, and submit monthly owner billings to the Accounting Manager for processing.
- Communicate with project staff to track when projects are paid.
- Handle client and subcontractor communications professionally and promptly.
Benefits
- The role may be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.
- Opportunities for growth, training, and development.
- Flexibility in career path and progression.
- Opportunities to work and live across the United States.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
