Project Accountant

DN; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

9 holidays

Half-day Fridays

Parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Employee referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

DN, a leader in liquid storage design and construction, is seeking a Project Accountant to manage the day-to-day accounting of construction projects. You will collaborate with our Operations team to own all project accounting functions, build strong internal and external relationships, and uphold budgetary financials.

Responsibilities include preparing, posting and tracking monthly owner requisitions, monitoring forecasts (CTC/WIP), tracking billings, managing subcontractor compliance, cash

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 4+ years of relevant experience in Accounting or Finance
• Relationship driven
• Detail-oriented
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum or Construction ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Prepare, post and track the monthly requisitions to the owner
• Participate in project forecast updates – CTC/WIP – with Project Managers/Project Engineers
• Monitor/track any over/under billings and work with Project Manager and/or Project Engineer
• Monitor for any potential high-risk projects and work with project management for plan/resolution
• Identify potential job exposures and write-offs
• Procure to Pay – be responsible for processing subcontractor requisitions
• Ensure the subcontractor is complying with terms and conditions of the contract (i.e. insurance, lien releases, waivers, billing procedures, CPR, etc.)
• Monitor and track the cash position of the projects
• Reconciliation with Project Managers/Project Engineers for project closeout
• Responsible for the understanding of owner contracts and subcontracts regarding payment terms and required documents
• Work closely with the Project Managers, Project Engineers and Superintendents on all facets of project accounting and administration.
• Manage cash collection for the project in conjunction with the Project Manager as well as prepare Cash Forecasts.
• Participate in owner, subcontractor and project meetings as required

Skills

Relationship driven

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Excel

Viewpoint Spectrum / Construction ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Viewpoint Spectrum

Construction ERP systems

Job description

Our culture is rooted in a shared vision — to help keep the world’s most precious resource safe — and in the core values that guide us in pursuing this vision and delivering on our mission to clients.

We provide the highest quality liquid storage design and construction services at the best long-term value with an unrivaled customer experience. We have built over 3,500 pre-stressed concrete liquid storage tanks over the past 90 years around the country and world, as a result we have become the leader in the industry when it comes to quality and innovation.

As a Project Accountant at DN you will manage the the day-to-day accounting of construction projects. Working collaboratively with our Operations team, you will own all accounting functions as it pertains to our construction projects. A successful individual in this role will be someone who develops strong relationships, both internally and externally, completes work thoroughly and timely, and upholds budgetary financials.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, post and track the monthly requisitions to the owner
• Participate in project forecast updates – CTC/WIP – with Project Managers/Project Engineers
• Monitor/track any over/under billings and work with Project Manager and/or Project Engineer
• Monitor for any potential high-risk projects and work with project management for plan/resolution
• Identify potential job exposures and write-offs
• Procure to Pay – be responsible for processing subcontractor requisitions
• Ensure the subcontractor is complying with terms and conditions of the contract (i.e. insurance, lien releases, waivers, billing procedures, CPR, etc.),
• Monitor and track the cash position of the projects
• Reconciliation with Project Managers/Project Engineers for project closeout
• Responsible for the understanding of owner contracts and subcontracts regarding payment terms and required documents
• Work closely with the Project Managers, Project Engineers and Superintendents on all facets of project accounting and administration.
• Manage cash collection for the project in conjunction with the Project Manager as well as prepare Cash Forecasts.
• Participate in owner, subcontractor and project meetings as required

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 4+ years relevant experience in Accounting or Finance related position
• Relationship driven
• Detail-oriented
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum or Construction ERP systems

Total Rewards:

Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to invest in our employees and their families, including:

• Competitive base compensation plus eligibility for DN’s annual incentive bonus program
• 401(k) retirement plan consisting of a 100% employer match on the first 6% of employee contributions and an additional 3% Safe Harbor company contribution
• Medical coverage effective on date of hire, with DN covering 80%–85% of premiums depending on plan selection
• Dental coverage effective on date of hire, with DN covering 75% of premiums
• Voluntary vision coverage effective on date of hire
• Flexible Spending Account options for eligible medical, dental and dependent-care expenses
• Company-paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off starting at 16 days annually, increasing with tenure, plus 9 paid holidays each year
• Half-day Fridays between July 4 and Labor Day
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers and spouses or committed partners
• Employee Assistance Program available at no cost to employees and household members for work/life support
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee referral incentive program
• Career growth, internal mobility and professional development opportunities within a stable, purpose-driven company

$73,000 - $100,000 a year

This is our good faith estimate of the base salary compensation range for this opportunity. Individual pay decisions will vary based upon the experience and qualifications of the applicant. This range is based on market rates and determined by considering many factors such as external market salary survey data, internal data for comparable roles, and the operational and budgetary objectives of the company.

At DN, we're building careers—not just filling positions. If this role excites you but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. We consider candidates across multiple engineering levels and are committed to placing great people where they can make the biggest impact and continue to grow.

DN is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.