Project Accountant

Jobot; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Full benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join our construction division, focusing on multifamily projects. You will oversee all financial aspects of our construction initiatives, perform job costing, invoicing, and close procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction accounting, experience with WIP, T&M billing, lien waivers, and software like Timberline and Viewpoint. This is a permanent, full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction accounting or a similar role.
• Proven experience with job costing, invoicing, year-end close procedures, and ledger maintenance.
• Experience with Timberline and Viewpoint software.
• Familiarity with WIP schedules, T&M billing, change orders, and lien waivers.
• Strong understanding of financials for construction projects, especially multifamily.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all financial aspects of multifamily construction projects from start to finish.
• Managing job costing processes and ensuring costs are accurately recorded and tracked.
• Preparing and processing invoices with timely and accurate billing.
• Conducting year-end close procedures and maintaining financial records.
• Maintaining the ledger and recording all financial transactions accurately.
• Utilizing Timberline and Viewpoint to manage project finances.
• Managing WIP schedules and tracking project progress and costs.
• Handling T&M billing and change orders for accurate billing.
• Processing lien waivers and related paperwork.
• Collaborating with project managers to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Providing financial reports and updates to senior management.

Skills

Job costing

Invoicing

Year-end close

Ledger maintenance

Numerical accuracy

Communication

Team collaboration

Construction accounting

Multifamily projects

Fast-paced work

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Timberline

Viewpoint

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Accountant - Construction Accounting. This Jobot Job is hosted by Jon Lopez. Salary $70,000 - $100,000 per year. A Bit About Us: An established and growing multifamily and commercial real estate development company is looking to hire a Senior Project Accountant. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working for a construction GC on projects in the $50M-$100M range.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all financial aspects of our multifamily construction projects, from start to finish.
• Managing job costing processes, ensuring that all costs are accurately recorded and tracked.
• Preparing and processing invoices, ensuring timely and accurate billing.
• Conducting year-end close procedures, ensuring all financial records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Maintaining the ledger, recording all financial transactions and ensuring accuracy.
• Utilizing Timberline and Viewpoint software to manage and track project finances.
• Managing Work in Progress (WIP) schedules, tracking project progress and costs.
• Handling Time and Material (T&M) billing and change orders, ensuring accurate and timely billing.
• Processing lien waivers, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed and filed.
• Collaborating with project managers and other team members to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Providing financial reports and updates to senior management, as required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Proven experience with job costing, invoicing, year-end close procedures, and ledger maintenance.
• Experience with Timberline and Viewpoint software.
• Familiarity with WIP schedules, T&M billing, change orders, and lien waivers.
• A strong understanding of the financial aspects of construction projects, particularly multifamily projects.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Job Details

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Accountant to join our team. This exciting opportunity will see you working within our construction division, specifically focusing on multifamily projects. You will play a critical role in managing the financial aspects of our construction projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. This role is permanent and full‑time, offering a fantastic opportunity for career growth and development.

Why join us

• Full‑time position
• Career growth
• PTO
• Full benefits

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