Project Accountant

Socket.dev; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Project Accountant to manage project accounting activities, including day-to-day interfacing with project teams, subcontractors, and personnel. Responsibilities include maintaining accounting records and collecting all financial paperwork for projects.

The role involves preconstruction setup, billings, closeouts, and ensuring timely accounts receivable follow-up. A bachelor’s degree in accounting and strong communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Handle project accounting requirements and financial paperwork.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and personnel.
• Manage client billings, warranties, and closeouts.
• Process Sage entries including budgets and change orders.
• Track subcontractor payments and notices; ensure compliance.

Skills

Project accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Fast-paced work

Team interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Office Connector

Job description

Description

The Project Accountant is responsible for fulfilling the project accounting requirements for projects, including day-to-day interface with project teams, subcontractors and other personnel. The Project Accountant is responsible for maintaining all accounting records and collecting all financial paperwork associated with the project.

Preconstruction:

• Attend project award meeting
• Request job numbers/division setups
• Bonds/Business licenses (new/renewals)
• Input buyout matrix upon project award
• Understand client contract terms (billings, reporting, closeouts, etc.)
• Attend project start-up meeting / field kick off

Construction / Closeouts:

• Coordinate with construction team on client billings
• Prepare & submit client billings
• Assist with subcontractor waiver collection
• Coordinate with project team for timely closeout
• Schedule/attend project closeout meeting
• Release Notice of Completions
• Follow up with client for all accounts receivable - elevate any potential issues in a timely manner
• Attend production calls
• Responsible for Sage entries including budgets, subcontractor contracts and change orders

Subcontractor/Vendor Payments:

• Update subcontractors on payment status as required
• Verify subcontractor compliance prior to authorizing release of payment
• Track subcontractor preliminary notices / ensure dual party checks and/or waivers are secured from all 2nd tier vendors.
• Make weekly suggestions for selected subcontractor payments
• Manage preliminary notices / dual party check agreements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent in work experience is preferred.
• Must have the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization
• Minimum of two (2) years of project accounting experience preferred
• Strong Analytical Skills are required
• Construction industry experience required
• Sage experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Program desired (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Event 1 / Office Connector experience a plus