Construction Project Accountant

An innovative architectural and design firm in Boston is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join their growing team. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $95,000 annually, along with an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits package. The position provides a hybrid work arrangement, with four days in the office and one remote day per week, and offers flexible start and end times within the standard workday.

Why This Job Is Amazing / Your Impact

• Join a leading organization with a collaborative open-floor culture where all team members, including partners, work openly together.
• Contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, industrial, labs, universities, and more, providing stability and variety.
• Benefit from professional growth opportunities, involvement in community volunteer work, and a supportive work environment with social events and team-building initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with project managers and partners to manage project budgets and proposals.
• Ensure project financials are accurate, including general ledger entries, financial statements, and journal entries.
• Handle billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and vendor/consultant communications to maintain data accuracy.
• Perform budget versus actual analysis and monitor projects to stay within budget parameters.
• Use Deltek accounting software and Excel (VLookups, Pivot Tables, Macros). Prior exposure to Power BI is a plus.

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3 to 7 years of accounting experience, ideally from architecture, engineering, construction, or real estate sectors.
• Experience with construction or development projects
• Proficiency with Deltek or similar ERP programs
• Advanced Excel as it relates with project accounting processes.