Project Accountant

Chapman Construction/Design • Newton, MA

7d • $78,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Accountant facilitates efficient operations between the accounting department and project management team with regard to project financial forecasting, cost reconciliation, owner invoicing, and project compliance items. 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

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field and at least three years of accounting experience within the commercial construction industry
• Ability to work with limited direction and comfortable making decisions and/or recommendations to leadership
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities
• Act as a positive contributor to the team, culture and work environment, as well as demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Excellent organizational skills
• Willing to learn and be flexible

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Experience with Procore and Viewpoint Spectrum
• Proficiency with Excel

Responsibilities

• Work with respective 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.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Reconcile subcontracts for closed jobs monthly
• Partner with project managers to review budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and billing status.
• Manage budget upload process from excel templates to Accounting and Project Management systems
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees