Project Accountant I

02 Walsh Construction Company II, LLC; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

02 Walsh Construction Company II, LLC in Westfield, MA seeks a Project Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting on 5–15 projects. A fourth-generation family-owned business with a large-company backing offers advancement, training, and flexible career paths.

Responsibilities include processing subcontracts, lien waivers, monthly invoices, and accurate cost reporting. You will support project managers and owner billings, ensuring timely accruals and proper coding. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field.
• No construction accounting experience required.
• The Walsh Group, Ltd. is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes subcontracts, subcontract change orders and Performance and Payment bonds to ensure they are in compliance with specified terms.
• Collects and reviews project subcontractor/supplier lien waivers.
• Collects, reviews, and processes subcontractor/supplier monthly project invoices.
• Ensures invoices are accrued properly and timely to the correct cost reports and phase codes.
• Ensures proper payments to all subcontractors and major suppliers.
• Understands the Walsh monthly P&L process and reviews P&Ls for accuracy.
• Processes cost transfers on project cost reports for Project Management staff.
• Provides monthly assistance to Project Management in preparation of monthly billings to project owners.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Accountant for our water division in Westfield, MA. The Project Accountant manages the day-to-day project accounting on 5-15 projects at a time. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers. There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company: Challenging, complex work Creative and innovative problem-solving environment Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work Opportunities for growth, training, and development Flexibility in career path & progression Opportunities to work and live all over the United States.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and processes subcontracts, subcontract change orders and Performance and Payment bonds to ensure they are in compliance with specified terms.
• Collects and reviews project subcontractor/supplier lien waivers.
• Collects, reviews, and processes subcontractor/supplier monthly project invoices.
• Needs to ensure all invoices have been accrued properly and timely to the correct cost reports and phase codes.
• Ensures proper payments to all subcontractors and major suppliers.
• Understands the Walsh monthly P&L process.
• Ensures timely submittal of project P&Ls and reviews the P&Ls for accuracy.
• Processes cost transfers on project cost report for Project Management staff.
• Provides monthly assistance to Project Management staff in the preparation of monthly billings to project owners.
• Collects, reviews and submits monthly owner billings to the Accounting Manager for processing.
• Communicates with the project staffs on tracking when the projects are paid.
• Handles all client and subcontractor communications in a professional and expedient manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field
• No construction accounting experience required
• The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs.
• To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran Salary Range Disclaimer
• Please note that job titles may span more than one career level.
• The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.
• The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
• This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

Founded in 1898, The Walsh Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business providing design, build, finance and operation services for a wide variety of construction projects. We are consistently listed among the largest contractors in the United States, operating out of 21 strategically located regional offices across North America. Our three companies are united by a shared dedication to exceptional customer service, while upholding the highest standards of ethics, quality and safety.