Project Accountant

CFS; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a growing construction management firm, seeks a Project Accountant to join the finance team in Chestnut Hill, MA. You will partner with Project Managers and Accounting to support project financial reporting, billing, job costing, subcontractor compliance, and project forecasting throughout the lifecycle.

Hybrid schedule after onsite training. Responsibilities include owner billings and project budgets, reviewing contracts for billing requirements and retainage, processing invoices and cost

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project accounting experience.
• Knowledge of job cost accounting, AIA billing, retainage, and lien waivers.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP/construction accounting software (Sage, Procore, etc.)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage owner billings and project budgets
• Review contracts for billing requirements, retainage, and compliance
• Process invoices, job cost allocations, and subcontractor documentation
• Maintain project forecasts and assist with monthly financial reporting
• Support audits, project closeouts, and financial record management

Skills

Project accounting

AIA billing

Retainage

Excel

ERP software

Tools

Sage

Procore

Job description

Compensation: $70,000-$85,000

Location: Chestnut Hill, MA

Schedule: Hybrid opportunity available after initial onsite training.

CFS has partnered with a growing construction management firm in seeking a Project Accountant to join their finance team. This role will partner with Project Managers and Accounting to support project financial reporting, billing, job costing, subcontractor compliance, and project forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage owner billings and project budgets


• Review contracts for billing requirements, retainage, and compliance


• Process invoices, job cost allocations, and subcontractor documentation


• Maintain project forecasts and assist with monthly financial reporting


• Support audits, project closeouts, and financial record management

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project accounting experience; construction industry experience preferred


• Knowledge of job cost accounting, AIA billing, retainage, and lien waivers


• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail


• Experience with ERP/construction accounting software (Sage, Procore, etc.) preferred


• Excellent organizational and communication skills

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