Project Cost Accountant

Ameresco • Framingham, MA

3d • $64,000 - $92,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ameresco is hiring a Project Cost Accountant to provide financial and project analysis and reporting in support of business units and their leadership. Reporting to the Director of Project Accounting and FP&A, this role leads full-cycle project accounting and financial analysis for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, recurring operations and maintenance contracts, energy asset investments, and operating expenses. The position is a hybrid opportunity based out of Ameresco’s Framingham, Massachusetts office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Solid understanding and application of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong grasp of financial principles, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to understand and communicate the big picture.
• Effective written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information concisely.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional processes and building trust across organizational levels while maintaining confidentiality and credibility.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in project accounting or financial management.
• Experience in construction, energy efficiency projects, or similar industries.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics D365 and Adaptive Insights, or similar financial and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to provide accounting support and solutions, including project cost and work-in-progress analysis and maintenance.
• Use Microsoft Dynamics D365 to support contract billing and invoicing.
• Manage project initiation, maintenance, and closeout in the accounting system.
• Communicate with Project Managers and business-unit financial analysts about contract documents, project setup, change orders, and modifications.
• Monitor project percent-complete calculations and confirm alignment with approved estimates at completion.
• Review project budgets, committed costs, and forecast changes to identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Work with Project Managers and business units to assess and monitor estimated completion dates and budgets.
• Conduct monthly project workbook reviews with Project Managers, Construction Directors, and business-unit vice presidents, analyzing project status, direct costs, cost accruals, and capitalized costs; update forecasts and budgets and complete project analysis and closeouts.
• Prepare cost-adjustment general ledger entries and coordinate with the corporate general ledger accounting team to process adjustments in the appropriate accounting period.
• Help maintain project accounting policies and procedures and ensure timely book close in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support external SEC filings and financial statement audits as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Potential eligibility for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role
• People-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans

What This Job Offers

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