Project Accountant

Ledgent; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent in Concord, MA is seeking a Project Accountant to support project teams with financial oversight throughout the project lifecycle, including budgeting, billing and reporting. This on-site, full-time role emphasizes collaboration with operations to drive project success.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of project accounting experience, strong Excel and ERP skills (Deltek Vantagepoint), and excellent communication and organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of project accounting experience.
• Experience with project-based accounting and ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle project accounting for assigned projects.
• Monitor budgets, costs, profitability, and financial performance.
• Collaborate with project managers to provide financial guidance.
• Prepare client invoicing and project billing.
• Review contracts to ensure billing aligns with requirements.
• Support month-end close and journal entries.
• Reconcile project-related transactions and maintain records.
• Generate financial reports and project performance analyses.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Support process improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

ERP systems

Job description

Project Accountant Concord, MA $65k-$85k On-Site; Full Time

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support project teams and provide financial oversight throughout the project lifecycle. This role combines project accounting, billing, budgeting, and general accounting responsibilities while partnering closely with operational teams to ensure financial accuracy and project success.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable collaborating with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements while working in a collaborative and team-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle project accounting responsibilities for assigned projects.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, profitability, and financial performance.
• Partner with project managers and operational teams to provide financial guidance and reporting.
• Prepare and manage client invoicing and project billing activities.
• Review project contracts and ensure billing aligns with contractual requirements.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close activities.
• Reconcile project-related financial transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Generate financial reports and project performance analyses.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of project accounting or related accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with project-based accounting environments preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting and ERP systems.
• 2+ years of experience with Delktek Vantagepoint
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional services, consulting, engineering, construction, or project-based organization.
• Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, and contract billing.
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives and workflow optimization.

Work Environment

• Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys partnering with project teams, improving processes, and contributing to the overall financial success of an organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.