Project Accountant: Capital Projects & Grants

Phoenix Tailings; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Stock Options

Unlimited PTO

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings, based in Massachusetts, is seeking a Project Accountant to own accounting for capital projects and government-funded programs. You will track capital expenditures and construction in progress, manage project cost reporting, and handle asset capitalization as projects are placed in service.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in project or construction accounting, understands GAAP capitalization rules, and is comfortable working with project managers and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• 3+ years of project, construction, or capital accounting experience.
• Familiarity with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Capital Projects: Track capital expenditures by project; maintain CIP schedules and monitor budget-to-actual spend.
• Capitalization: Determine capitalization treatment under GAAP; place assets in service and establish depreciation on completion.
• Fixed Assets: Maintain the fixed asset register for project-related assets, including additions, transfers, disposals, and impairment considerations.
• Government Programs: Own accounting and cost tracking for government-funded programs and grants, including allowability, allocation, and documentation requirements.
• Reporting: Prepare project cost reporting and drawdown or invoicing submissions for sponsors and funding agencies.
• Close: Execute project-related close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Audit and Compliance: Prepare project and grant audit schedules; support sponsor and single audit requirements.
• Partnership: Work directly with project managers, engineering, and procurement to ensure project costs are captured accurately and on time.

Skills

Project accounting

Construction accounting

GAAP knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA-track

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Phoenix Tailings, based in Massachusetts, is seeking a Project Accountant to own accounting for capital projects and government-funded programs. You will track capital expenditures and construction in progress, manage project cost reporting, and handle asset capitalization as projects are placed in service.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in project or construction accounting, understands GAAP capitalization rules, and is comfortable working with project managers and engineers.