Project Controls Specialist

Arcadis

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team in Boston, MA. You will be joining a talented team of professionals that focus on delivering outstanding client service, helping them program, plan, and deliver their capital projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support large public works projects in the city of Boston. Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: The position will deal with facility Infrastructure and Capital Improvements, Construction Modernization, Expansion and Renovations, Equipment and System Replacement, and other high value facility maintenance and repair projects. The work schedule for this position fluctuates based upon the needs of projects or events, which will require the ability to work on a flexible schedule, that may include early morning, night or on occasion weekend activities. Travel to local facilities may be required.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required
Experience: 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments
Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g.PM Webb) and Microsoft Excel
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
Attention to Detail: Accuracy in maintaining project financial records and preparing reports
Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with project teams, management and the client
Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve financial discrepancies, budget variances, and accounting issues efficiently
Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and complex accounting data

Responsibilities

Ability to oversee several projects at the same time.
Manage and oversee accounting activities for construction projects, including job costing, budgeting, and financial reporting
Manage invoices, payments, and compliance for assigned projects.
Process vendor/general contractor and subcontractor invoices/ pay applications accurately and within assigned timeline.
Manages both internal and external risks within the project’s lifetime.
Manage change orders and ensure timely completion of project deliverables
implement project control processes and procedures
Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and identify potential cost overruns or savings opportunities
Monitors contractor progress against baseline schedule.
Reviews of contractor change order requests.
Collaborate with project managers, finance, and procurement teams to ensure accurate allocation of costs and revenue recognition
Maintain compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements for construction projects
Support audits by providing project documentation, financial records, and detailed cost analyses
Implement and maintain accounting controls, processes, and best practices specific to construction accounting
Stay updated on construction accounting regulations, industry trends, and software tools to optimize project financial management

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

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