Project Accountant

The Hollister Group; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, The Hollister Group, is hiring a Project Accountant to support project setup, billing cycles, and ongoing financial coordination across multiple active construction projects. This onsite role works closely with project managers and accounting to keep processes moving, documentation accurate, and deadlines met.

The position is located in Newton, MA, offering a salary range of $90,000–$125,000 and a standard 40-hour week with flexible hours; summer Fridays end at 2 PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree encouraged for candidates.
• 2–5+ years accounting experience in architecture, engineering, or construction.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, urgency, and ability to juggle priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage project setup and maintain critical project documentation/workflows.
• Drive monthly billing and reporting timelines; follow up with stakeholders to hit deadlines.
• Coordinate project kickoff/closeout meetings and distribute meeting notes.
• Support owner billing coordination including calendars, templates, and recurring check-ins.
• Assist with change processing and financial tracking across the project lifecycle.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations/accounting to keep projects on track.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is hiring a Project Accountant to support project setup, billing cycles, and ongoing financial coordination across multiple active construction projects. This onsite role works closely with project managers and accounting to keep processes moving, documentation accurate, and deadlines met.

Compensation

$90,000–$125,000

Responsibilities

• Manage project setup and maintain critical project documentation/workflows
• Drive monthly billing and reporting timelines; follow up with stakeholders to hit deadlines
• Coordinate project kickoff/closeout meetings and distribute meeting notes
• Support owner billing coordination including calendars, templates, and recurring check-ins
• Assist with change processing and financial tracking across the project lifecycle
• Partner cross-functionally with operations/accounting to keep projects on track

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree strongly encouraged
• 2–5+ years accounting experience in architecture, engineering, or construction required
• Strong organization, attention to detail, urgency, and ability to juggle priorities
• Microsoft Office proficiency including Excel
• Onsite Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week with flexible hours; summer Fridays end at 2 PM

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are under-represented in their respective occupation or position.