Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Project Accountant Job ID 2025-6257 Location US-MA-Boston Division Construction Operations Type Regular Full-Time Category Construction Operations Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we’re proud that the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company as we have been recognized with over 83 Best Place to Work awards.  Including Best Workplace by Fortune Magazine, Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, Great Place to Work’s Best Workplace for Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes. 

 

Here’s a glimpse into what we are offering:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be an employee owner!401K with Match - receive company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.Generous Paid Time Off policy - including vacation, summer Fridays, holidays, personal sick and a volunteer day.The Extras: cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services and many more. Responsibilities

The Project Accountant supports the business lines by providing timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis and assistance to project teams for lump sum and GMP projects. The Project Accountant provides an initial level of compliance and checks-and-balances oversight for project specific financial transactions. This role is responsible for the project billing process, which includes verifying project costs, contract terms, and the point person for project team management to ensure accurate and timely recording of all project revenue and costs. This person also provides a high level of client service to both internal (PM, PX, Super) and external (owners, subs, vendors) clients.

 

Responsibilities:

Project SupportPre-review CTC and document potential risks/opportunities for mgmt., reasons for fluctuation in GPCTC meeting attendance (if required by Director)Oversight and review of internal budgetMaintain job specific rate table and manage cost movesOwner billings - produce, post, and update tracker, attend pencil review as neededReview owner billing backup to ensure ties to billManage receivable notesReview and approve lien gridsManage invoice workflow on GMP jobsHandle vendor inquiriesManage subcontractor paymentsCheck Request review for compliance with emergency payment policyContract abstractsIdentify potential job write-offs (delegated to APA in some business lines)Reconciliation with PM for closeoutProvide Audit assistanceAttend Project Meetings (Kickoffs, Closeout, Buyout)Liaison between AP and project teams- AP workflowsReportingProject Specific WIP entry and reportingMonthly projection updated and forecast of rev. recognitionAd hoc reportingSupervisionOversight and delegation of tasks to junior finance staffed to the project Qualifications

Experience & Education:

Undergrad Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred2+ years relevant accounting experience and/or demonstration of competence in most tasks aboveERP experience a plus

Skills Required:

Strong business and project acumenDemonstrated judgment and application of accounting standards in a fast paced and changing environment.Strong communication/interpersonal skillsStrong organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and attention to detailAbility to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment, high sense of urgency and ownership of deliverables. Demonstrated ability to manage to deadlines.Professional, client service oriented, excellent written and oral communication skillsQuick learner, resourceful and self –starter, strong work ethicStrong excel and analytical skills

We look forward to hearing from you!

Additional Information

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.

 

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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