Project Accountant

US Lawns; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health Insurance

401(K)

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation

Job summary

US Lawns is looking for a Project Accountant to support the financial backbone of project teams in Burlington, Massachusetts. You will work closely with Project Managers to ensure financial integrity from pre-construction through project closeout.

The role requires strong project accounting skills and experience, particularly within construction or real estate. The expected salary range is $70K - $90K, with various benefits such as health insurance and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of project accounting experience in construction or real estate.
• Ability to adapt to different management styles.
• High integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounting lifecycle for projects valued at $50M–$150M+.
• Lead monthly owner billing process ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review subcontractor requisitions and verify financial documentation.
• Maintain project budgets and assist in cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Construction accounting software proficiency

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Communication of financial data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Timberline or similar ERPs

Procore Pay

Textura

GC Pay

Job description

Job Description

The Project Accountant serves as the financial backbone of the project team. You will work side-by-side with Project Managers and Executives to ensure financial integrity from pre-construction through closeout. This role requires a blend of technical accounting precision and communication skills to act as a bridge between the field and the finance office.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Portfolio Management: Oversee the full accounting lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of projects, typically totaling $50M–$150M+ in active contract value.
• Requisition Management: Lead the monthly owner billing process, ensuring requisitions are accurate, timely, and compliant with contract terms.
• Subcontractor Financials: Review and process subcontractor requisitions; verify insurance compliance, lien waivers, and adherence to billing procedures.
• Budget Oversight: Maintain project budgets and process cost transfers/budget updates within the ERP system.
• Cash Flow Analysis: Monitor project cash positions, select invoices for weekly disbursement cycles, and assist in cash flow forecasting.
• Risk & Compliance: Support the administration of insurance programs and ensure all financial documentation meets audit and internal policy standards.
• Project Collaboration: Participate in monthly project status meetings to validate percent-complete forecasts and identify potential financial risks.
• Financial Closeout: Executed the end-to-end project closeout process, conducting final subcontractor account reconciliations, securing multi-tier lien waivers, and preparing final owner billings to facilitate the timely release of retention funds.
• Cost Analysis: Perform variance analysis and contract reconciliations to ensure project profitability and health.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–5 years of project accounting experience, specifically within the construction or real estate industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in construction accounting and payment software (e.g., Timberline or similar ERPs, Procore Pay, Textura, GC Pay), and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Soft Skills: Ability to adapt to different management styles and communicate complex financial data to non-financial project staff.
• Values: High integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive "problem-solver" mindset.

Salary Range

The anticipated base salary for the Project Accountant role is $70,000 - $90,000. Please note that base pay is only one part of Erland’s total compensation package. Your actual salary will be determined by your unique skills, experience, education, and specific qualifications. Because we stay competitive, our ranges are reviewed regularly against market trends and may vary by geographic location.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Reimbursement Program
• 401(K)
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Holidays
• Personal Days
• Sick Time
• Vacation
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Family and Medical Leave
• Fitness club subsidy