Project Accountant

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team in the Bridgewater, MA area. In this role, you will help strengthen financial reporting by overseeing project cost tracking, evaluating work-in-progress activity, and supporting accurate close processes. You will also collaborate closely with operational and project leaders to provide insight into performance while helping guide accounts payable activities.

Responsibilities

• Track project expenses and profitability trends to help ensure accurate cost reporting across active jobs.
• Develop and review accounting schedules and analytical reports that support project-level financial oversight.
• Maintain monthly work-in-progress records and evaluate balances for completeness and accuracy.
• Assess forecasts, percentage-of-completion data, and revenue recognition calculations for ongoing projects.
• Provide daily direction and support to two team members responsible for accounts payable operations.
• Oversee invoice workflows, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and supplier-related coordination to keep payables running smoothly.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations while contributing to month-end close activities.
• Assist with audit preparation, budgeting efforts, financial forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives within accounting processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience is required.
• Hands-on experience with cost accounting, job costing, and/or project accounting
• Familiarity with work-in-progress reporting (WIP)
• Prior experience leading or mentoring accounting staff is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with accounting systems are required.
• Strong analytical ability, clear communication skills, and a collaborative, detail-focused approach are essential.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals
• Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals