Project Accountant

Michael Page; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join a construction project team. You will partner with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and Corporate Accounting to support budgets, forecasts, and compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting with construction industry exposure; CMiC and Procore experience is highly preferred, SAGE 300 a plus. On-site collaboration and accurate financial management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in accounting, project accounting, or project finance; construction experience preferred.
• Understanding of construction accounting, job costing, forecasting, billing, and project financial management.
• CMiC and Procore experience highly preferred; SAGE 300 is a plus.
• OCIP administration knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly owner requisitions.
• Review subcontractor requisitions and vendor invoices.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with contracts (insurance, bonds, lien waivers, OCIP).
• Forecast monthly with validation of costs and percent‑complete.
• Process change orders in CMiC, Procore, and SAGE 300.
• Manage labor and accounts payable job cost transfers.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare monthly cash forecasts.
• Assist with month-end close and project closeout.
• Set up budgets for new projects and align with financial plans.

Skills

Project accounting

Construction accounting

Forecasting

Cash flow analysis

Vendor management

Subcontractor compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

CMiC

Procore

SAGE 300

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Project Accountant to join our project team. The Project Accountant will partner closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and Corporate Accounting to support strong financial performance, maintain compliance, monitor cash flow, and ensure projects remain aligned with approved budgets and forecasts.

Construction company

Description

• Prepare and submit accurate monthly owner requisitions.
• Review and process subcontractor requisitions and vendor invoices.
• Manage subcontractor compliance with contractual requirements, including insurance, bonds, lien waivers, OCIP enrollment, and billing procedures.
• Partner with Project Management on monthly forecasting, including validation of projected fees, costs, and percent-complete analysis.
• Process subcontractor and owner change orders in Procore, SAGE 300, and CMiC.
• Manage labor and accounts payable job cost transfers.
• Monitor project cash positions and perform monthly cash flow analysis.
• Prepare detailed project cash forecasts to support financial planning and decision-making.
• Enter and maintain budgets for new projects, ensuring alignment with approved financial plans.
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting to support the month-end close process.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including final financial reconciliation.
• Support the financial setup and onboarding of new projects.
• Identify financial risks, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting, project accounting, or project finance experience; construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, forecasting, billing, and project financial management.
• Experience with CMiC and Procore highly preferred.
• Experience with SAGE 300 is a plus.
• Knowledge of OCIP administration and analysis preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across different teams, personalities, and management styles.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with demonstrated initiative and leadership qualities.
• Dedicated, dependable, and results-driven.

Job Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.