Project Accountant

Timberline Construction • Canton, MA

14d

About The Position

If you're an accountant who likes more than just numbers on a spreadsheet, this could be the opportunity for you. At Timberline Construction Corporation, our Project Accountants play an important role in helping our construction teams understand the financial story behind their projects. You'll work directly with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance to keep projects financially healthy, identify potential issues early, and help ensure we finish strong. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys construction, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to be a true business partner rather than simply process transactions.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in construction or another project-based industry.
• Experience with job costing, project accounting, and construction billing.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• A solid understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot when the numbers don't tell the story you expected.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, asking questions, and speaking up when something doesn't look right.
• Enjoy being part of a team and take pride in getting the details right.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AIA billing, retainage, WIP reporting, or construction contracts is a plus.
• Experience with construction accounting or project management systems such as Sage 300 CRE, Sage Intacct, CMiC, or Procore is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting up new projects and ensuring budgets and contracts are accurately reflected in our systems.
• Managing monthly owner billing, including AIA billings, schedules of values, retainage, and change orders.
• Keeping a close eye on project costs and helping Project Managers understand where projects stand financially.
• Reviewing labor, materials, subcontractor, and equipment costs and identifying trends or potential concerns.
• Supporting forecasting, job cost reporting, project margin analysis, and month-end close.
• Working with subcontractors and vendors to ensure invoices, payments, lien waivers, insurance, and other documentation are in order.
• Following up on outstanding receivables and helping keep project cash flow moving.
• Supporting projects through closeout and making sure the financial details are accurate and complete.
• Looking for ways to make our accounting processes more efficient and effective.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed