Hybrid Project Accountant — Entry Level, ESOP & Growth

Shawmut Design and Construction; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction in Boston is seeking an Assistant Project Accountant to support group finance and project management teams in the setup, maintenance and close-out of project financials. This role focuses on data entry, cost codes, budgets, and reporting during a fast-paced lifecycle.

You will assist with templates, value of schedules, rate tables, and monthly reporting, while maintaining accuracy and providing timely responses to inquiries.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of billing, accounting, or AP experience or recent grad with accounting/finance degree.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated client focus and ability to work with others at all levels of the organization.
• Strong sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Accountant and project teams in the project financial life cycle, including: set-up and preparation of templates, cost codes, entry of Schedule of Values, rate tables, budget entry, and project management database, etc.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all data entry and cost moves.
• Pulling and preparation of supporting documentation for billings and audits.
• Assist in monthly financial reporting including entry of cash flow data, Work In Progress (WIP) reports, entering project write-offs as assigned, entering labor study details, etc.
• Customize financial reports for project teams based on existing templates and additional reporting support.
• Responds to all financial inquiries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides subcontractor specific reporting and details

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Urgency

Client focus

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or related

Tools

CMiC

Textura

Excel

Job description

Shawmut Design and Construction in Boston is seeking an Assistant Project Accountant to support group finance and project management teams in the setup, maintenance and close-out of project financials. This role focuses on data entry, cost codes, budgets, and reporting during a fast-paced lifecycle.

You will assist with templates, value of schedules, rate tables, and monthly reporting, while maintaining accuracy and providing timely responses to inquiries.