Project Accountant

CFS; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Top Place to Work culture

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Project Accountant in North Billerica, MA. This newly created, onsite role focuses on controlling job costs, WIP reporting, and change orders while optimizing Procore usage.

You will partner with the Director of Finance and Project Managers, with strong growth into leadership as the team expands. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in construction project accounting, solid Excel skills, and experience with Procore and Sage Intacct.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project accounting experience.
• Strong Procore experience required.
• Experience with job costing, WIP schedules, progress billings, and change orders.
• Advanced Excel; Sage Intacct experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage job costing, WIP reporting, progress billings, retainage, and change orders.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and forecasts while analyzing project performance.
• Partner with Project Managers on financial reporting, budgets, and cost projections.
• Reconcile project accounts and support month‑end close activities.
• Help improve accounting processes and maximize the organization's use of Procore.

Skills

Construction accounting

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Procore

Sage Intacct

Job description

Salary: $90,000–$105,000 + annual bonus

Location: North Billerica, MA (100% onsite)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Newly created role with a respected $200M, second-generation construction company
• Opportunity to become the company's Procore subject matter expert and help optimize its use across the organization
• High visibility position partnering directly with the Director of Finance & Accounting, Project Managers, and ownership
• Strong long‑term growth potential into a leadership role as the project accounting team expands
• Boston Globe & USA Today Top Place to Work with a beautiful office, onsite gym, and strong work‑life balance culture

Project Accountant Key Responsibilities

• Manage job costing, WIP reporting, progress billings, retainage, and change orders
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and forecasts while analyzing project performance
• Partner with Project Managers on financial reporting, budgets, and cost projections
• Reconcile project accounts and support month‑end close activities
• Help improve accounting processes and maximize the organization's use of Procore

Project Accountant Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project accounting experience
• Strong recent Procore experience required
• Experience with job costing, WIP schedules, progress billings, and change orders
• Advanced Excel skills; Sage Intacct experience is a plus
• Self‑motivated professional with strong communication skills and attention to detail

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