Project Accountant

We are looking for a Project Accountant to oversee the financial performance of projects from initial setup through final closeout in Boston, Massachusetts. This position works closely with project managers, department leadership, and accounting teams to support accurate billing, cost control, and compliance with contractual and company requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, a high level of accuracy, and the organization needed to manage multiple deadlines in a project-focused environment. Responsibilities: • Establish new project and contract records in the accounting system and confirm financial setup aligns with scope and billing terms. • Examine budgets, client agreements, and invoicing provisions to support accurate project financial management. • Track labor, expenses, overall costs, and margin performance to help keep projects financially on course. • Facilitate recurring team check-ins to align on priorities, timelines, and key deliverables. • Generate and issue client invoices in accordance with contract terms and agreed billing schedules. • Monitor receivables, identify overdue balances, and coordinate follow-up efforts with project leaders and clients when needed. • Process contract updates, change orders, and amendments while maintaining accurate financial records. • Maintain an up-to-date project schedule with critical dates and reporting deadlines. • Reconcile project charges, research cost discrepancies, and help resolve budget variances. • Provide support for audits, accounts payable activities, and related accounting tasks while preserving complete project documentation. • Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred. • At least 3 to 5 years of project accounting experience, ideally in engineering, architecture, construction, or detail-focused services environments. • Hands-on experience with project accounting platforms such as Deltek Vision, Deltek Vantagepoint, Ajera, CMiC, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics is preferred. • Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial reporting tools. • Proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities in a deadline-driven setting. • High attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy in financial data and documentation. • Ability to balance multiple assignments effectively while maintaining clear communication across teams. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.