Project Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Generous PTO

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant in Newton, MA to manage billing, budgeting, and month-end reporting for multiple construction projects. You will work with an experienced accounting team, gaining hands-on training to deepen construction accounting expertise.

The role supports project managers and owners, emphasizing accuracy in job costing and AIA billing, with opportunities for process improvements and a strong benefits package including flexible start times.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in accounting, with preference for project or construction accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel and complex spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with project billing, AIA billing, and job costing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage project billing, invoicing, and financial reconciliations across multiple construction projects.
• Maintain project budgets, job costing, and monthly financial projections.
• Coordinate billing approvals with Project Managers, subcontractors, and owners.
• Review invoices, track project expenses, and support month-end reporting.
• Assist with accounting process improvements and system initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Project billing

Job costing

Construction accounting

Tools

Sage

Procore

Job description

Project Accountant

Location: Newton, MA
Salary: $75,000–$110k

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a well-established, growing construction management firm with 40+ years of success.
• Work alongside an experienced, collaborative accounting team with strong employee tenure.
• Opportunity to expand your construction accounting experience with hands‑on training and development.
• Flexible start and end times with no expected overtime.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, generous PTO, and 12 paid holidays.

Responsibilities of the Project Accountant

• Manage project billing, invoicing, and financial reconciliations across multiple construction projects.
• Maintain project budgets, job costing, and monthly financial projections.
• Coordinate billing approvals and documentation with Project Managers, subcontractors, and owners.
• Review invoices, track project expenses, and support month‑end reporting.
• Assist with accounting process improvements and system initiatives.

Qualifications of the Project Accountant

• 2+ years of accounting experience; project or construction accounting preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage complex spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with project billing, job costing, AIA billing, or construction accounting processes is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with Sage, Procore, or similar systems is a plus.