Project Accountant

J.C. Cannistraro LLC • Waltham, MA

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About The Position

Cannistraro is seeking a Project Accountant to collaborate with project teams, solve problems, and make an impact beyond the numbers in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, organization, and teamwork are essential. The Project Accountant will work closely with Project Managers, Contract Administrators, Legal, Accounts Payable, and customers to oversee the project billing process from start to finish, ensuring invoices are accurate, timely, and compliant with customer requirements. This is an opportunity to apply accounting expertise while working alongside one of New England's leading mechanical contractors.

Requirements

• Three or more years of project accounting, construction accounting, accounts receivable, or high-volume billing experience in a mid-sized or large organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Construction industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with customer collections is a plus.
• Experience with CMiC, Textura, and/or Procore is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process a high volume of monthly client billings, including AIA and time-and-material invoices, while meeting strict customer deadlines.
• Partner with Project Managers and Contract Administrators to ensure billing accurately reflects project progress, approved change orders, and contract requirements.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and customers by proactively communicating billing requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure second-tier payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Work closely with Legal and Contracts to establish new projects, ensuring proper setup for retainage, lien waivers, insurance requirements, and other contractual obligations.
• Monitor billing activity throughout the month, including reviewing pencil requisitions, tracking invoice status, and communicating with Project Managers regarding outstanding items.
• Assist with customer collections by identifying issues early and partnering with the Accounting Manager to resolve outstanding balances.
• Analyze billing trends and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Collaborate across departments to support successful project execution and strong financial performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level