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Project Accountant

Published
February 1, 2025
Location
Boston, MA

Description

Project Accountant

US-MA-Boston

Job ID: 2025-6257
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Construction Operations
Boston

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we're proud that the culture we've built as a 100% employee-owned company as we have been recognized with over 83 Best Place to Work awards. Including Best Workplace by Fortune Magazine, Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, Great Place to Work's Best Workplace for Parents, and one of America's Best Employers by Forbes.

Here's a glimpse into what we are offering:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be an employee owner!401K with Match - receive company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.Generous Paid Time Off policy - including vacation, summer Fridays, holidays, personal sick and a volunteer day.The Extras: cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services and many more.
Responsibilities

The Project Accountant supports the business lines by providing timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis and assistance to project teams for lump sum and GMP projects. The Project Accountant provides an initial level of compliance and checks-and-balances oversight for project specific financial transactions. This role is responsible for the project billing process, which includes verifying project costs, contract terms, and the point person for project team management to ensure accurate and timely recording of all project revenue and costs. This person also provides a high level of client service to both internal (PM, PX, Super) and external (owners, subs, vendors) clients.

Responsibilities:
Project SupportPre-review CTC and document potential risks/opportunities for mgmt., reasons for fluctuation in GPCTC meeting attendance (if required by Director)Oversight and review of internal budgetMaintain job specific rate table and manage cost movesOwner billings - produce, post, and update tracker, attend pencil review as neededReview owner billing backup to ensure ties to billManage receivable notesReview and approve lien gridsManage invoice workflow on GMP jobsHandle vendor inquiriesManage subcontractor paymentsCheck Request review for compliance with emergency payment policyContract abstractsIdentify potential job write-offs (delegated to APA in some business lines)Reconciliation with PM for closeoutProvide Audit assistanceAttend Project Meetings (Kickoffs, Closeout, Buyout)Liaison between AP and project teams- AP workflowsReportingProject Specific WIP entry and reportingMonthly projection updated and forecast of rev. recognitionAd hoc reportingSupervisionOversight and delegation of tasks to junior finance staffed to the project
Qualifications

Experience & Education:
Undergrad Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred2+ years relevant accounting experience and/or demonstration of competence in most tasks aboveERP experience a plus
Skills Required:
Strong business and project acumenDemonstrated judgment and application of accounting standards in a fast paced and changing environment.Strong communication/interpersonal skillsStrong organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and attention to detailAbility to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment, high sense of urgency and ownership of deliverables. Demonstrated ability to manage to deadlines.Professional, client service oriented, excellent written and oral communication skillsQuick learner, resourceful and self -starter, strong work ethicStrong excel and analytical skills
We look forward to hearing from you!

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