Sr. Project Accountant
Shawmut Design and Construction · Boston, MA · 3 wk ago
Accounting$90k–$130k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead financial oversight of a portfolio of large, complex projects.
- Serve as a trusted financial partner to Project Managers and Operational Leaders.
- Set up project budget within CMiC to ensure accuracy and alignment with contract.
- Establish & maintain job specific rate tables in accordance with contract.
- Lead owner billing process: prepare, review, post, and maintain billing trackers; participate in pencil reviews with clients as needed.
- Support collection efforts to receive payments within contract terms.
- Ensure subcontractor compliance, including insurance, lien waivers, and second-tier requirements.
- Manage subcontractor payment processes and respond to subcontractor inquiries.
- Review, approve, and cost-code invoices.
- Process cost reallocations.
- Partner with vendors and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Review monthly Cost-to-Complete (CTC) reports; analyze and explain gross profit fluctuations, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Provide support for internal and external audits.
- Attend Project Meetings as needed.
- Prepare project Specific Work-in-Process (WIP) entries, including Risk & Opportunity (R&O) analysis.
- Support teams with project revenue projections and ensure alignment with project performance.
Qualifications
- 5 to 7+ years project accounting experience required, in the construction industry.
- Strong working knowledge of AIA billing and WIP reporting, cost to complete reports, contracts & compliance.
- Some management or mentorship experience required.
- CMIC and/or Textura experience is a plus, but not required.
- Accounting degree or commensurate experience.
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!
401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.