Project Accountant

About the role

Are you an accounting professional who enjoys collaborating with project teams, solving problems, and making an impact beyond the numbers? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, organization, and teamwork are essential?

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.
• Cook with Accounts Payable to ensure second-tier payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with Legal and Contracts to establish new projects, ensuring proper setup for retainage, lien waivers, insurance requirements, and other contractual obligations.
• Maintain billing activity throughout the month, including reviewing pencil requisitions, tracking invoice status, and communicating with Project Managers regarding outstanding items.
• Aid in 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.

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.
• Construction industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with customer collections is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Experience with CMiC, Textura, and/or Procore is preferred but not required.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Construction industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with customer collections is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Experience with CMiC, Textura, and/or Procore is preferred but not required.
• 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.

Skills

• Project accounting, construction accounting, accounts receivable, or high-volume billing experience.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency, including advanced features like PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Experience with CMiC, Textura, and/or Procore.
• Communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

At Cannistraro, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee recognition programs

Pay

$50,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Contact

If you're interested in this opportunity, please contact J.C. Cannistraro, LLC at 617-926-0092 or submit a request in writing to careers@cannistraro.com.