Project Accountant

About the role

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) seeks candidates for the position of Project Accountant. This role supports Project Managers and Directors by providing timely and reliable financial information through close monitoring of project budgets and the closeout of assigned grants and projects.

Responsibilities

• Update Deltek with project codes & overhead codes as needed to comply with fiscal year end changes;
• Maintain project and grant budgets to identify variances, funding risks, and closeout issues;
• Validate grant billing accuracy and supporting documentation for state and federal programs;
• Support timely project closeout in coordination with Project Managers and Finance leadership;
• Support the billing/invoicing process for Homeland Security, HMCC, and the Shannon Grant (reviewing Purchase Orders, combining billing packages, and keeping track of Vendor Web approved payments to be made to MAPC) to initiate payments to third party vendors on time;
• Provide financial analysis for certain state and federal grants;
• Review, record, and upload contract information into Deltek after contracts have been approved and signed;
• Support project managers with creating project codes and project budgets;
• Run and analyze monthly contract reports to be presented to officers;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) and at least 5 years of experience in Project Accounting, Grants Management, or Accounts Payable;
• Strong knowledge of project and grant accounting principles;
• Experience with accounting systems (Deltek preferred);
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings to non-finance staff;
• High attention to detail and strong internal control mindset;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a cyclical processing environment;
• Strong interpersonal skills and patience when training or supporting staff.

Benefits

MAPC offers excellent Massachusetts state employee benefits as well as a flexible, supportive, and family-friendly work environment and a commitment to continued professional development. MAPC participates in E-Verify, which is a federal program that helps us to determine work eligibility in the United States. MAPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a staff with a range of perspectives, experiences, and skillsets strengthens our work. We are committed to building a more equitable workplace that allows staff with diverse backgrounds and identities to thrive, grow, and lead. For more information on MAPC’s culture of equity, see our Equity at MAPC page.

Compensation

The salary ranges from $75,000 - $85,000, depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time exempt position.

How to apply

To apply, please visit www.mapc.org/jobs. The position is open until filled, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Candidates selected to interview will be asked to submit three (3) references plus a sample of relevant writing or work product. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA and a valid driver's license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region. MAPC participates in E-Verify, which is a federal program that helps us to determine work eligibility in the United States. MAPC may consider sponsorship on a case-by-case basis. A Criminal Offenders Records Information (CORI) request must be completed if offered this position. A criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at MAPC, but it will be reviewed in light of the position and other elements of an applicant’s resume.