Project Accountant

About the role

The Project Accountant will support Jones Payne’s firm by handling all project accounting, contracts, and reporting requirements for large-scale architecture projects. This role is based in our Boston, Massachusetts headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Develop fee proposals, task orders, and contracts based on guidance from project managers
• Prepare monthly client invoicing and project financial reporting
• Develop revenue projections based on guidance from project managers
• Aid in the development and maintenance of staff resource forecasting
• Prepare monthly project accruals and assist with month-end financial activities
• Perform monthly online project reporting
• Maintain oversight of project budgets and financial performance
• Collaborate with project managers to support project planning and financial decision-making
• Aid in the setup and maintenance of projects in Unanet

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Three or more years of project accounting or related accounting experience, preferably within a professional services environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/project accounting systems such as Unanet, Deltek, or similar software
• Keen attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Eagerness to learn and capability to work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States

Skills

• Project accounting experience
• Professional services environment experience
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• ERP/project accounting systems experience (Unanet, Deltek, etc.)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Learning agility

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Continuing education assistance

Pay

Competitive compensation package including medical insurance, employer-matched 401(k), generous paid time off, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, continuing education assistance, and other employee benefits.

Schedule

Full-time position based in Boston, Massachusetts.