Project Accountant (Construction)

Tiello; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiello LLC is partnering with a well-regarded General Contractor in the South Boston, MA area to recruit a Project Accountant (Construction) for a hybrid work arrangement. This key role supports project accounting and financial operations across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years in construction accounting, experience with Procore or Sage 300, and a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to working with project managers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in construction accounting, project accounting, ap/ar, construction billing or a related accounting role within the construction industry.
• Experience working for a General Contractor preferred.
• Understanding of construction accounting procedures, project financials, budgets, forecasting, billing, and change orders.
• Experience with Procore and/or Sage 300 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help manage accounting activities and financial transactions across multiple construction projects.
• Help manage project financials, including budgets, forecasts, costs, billings, and financial reporting.
• Review and process change orders, including approved, unpriced, and unapproved change orders.
• Help prepare and manage lien releases and related project documentation.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Help prepare and maintain project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices, payments, and other project-related financial transactions.
• Assist with payroll, taxes, and other accounting-related activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized project financial records and documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers and internal teams to monitor project financial performance.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Skills

Construction accounting

AP/AR

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Procore

Sage 300

Job description

Tiello is partnered with a highly regarded General Contractor in their search for a Project Accountant (Construction) to join and grow with their team in the South Boston, MA area. This is a hybrid opportunity with a well-established construction team and offers the opportunity to take on a key role supporting project accounting and financial operations.

Role Summary:

The Project Accountant will be responsible for helping to manage project accounting activities, financial reporting, forecasting, and accounting transactions throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have early construction accounting experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with project management and internal teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Help manage accounting activities and financial transactions across multiple construction projects.
• Help manage project financials, including budgets, forecasts, costs, billings, and financial reporting.
• Review and process change orders, including approved, unpriced, and unapproved change orders.
• Help prepare and manage lien releases and related project documentation.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Help prepare and maintain project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices, payments, and other project-related financial transactions.
• Assist with payroll, taxes, and other accounting-related activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized project financial records and documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers and internal teams to monitor project financial performance.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in construction accounting, project accounting, ap/ar, construction billing or a related accounting role within the construction industry.
• Experience working for a General Contractor preferred.
• Understanding of construction accounting procedures, project financials, budgets, forecasting, billing, and change orders.
• Experience with Procore and/or Sage 300 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.

Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.