Project Accountant I

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group, Ltd. in Westfield, MA is seeking a Project Accountant to manage day-to-day project accounting across 5–15 projects.

You will review subcontracts, bonds, lien waivers, and monthly invoices; ensure proper accruals to cost reports and phase codes; and support project managers with cost reporting and owner billings. This role offers growth in a family-owned company with a large backing and technology focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes subcontracts, bonds to ensure compliance with terms.
• Collects and reviews lien waivers from subcontractors/suppliers.
• Reviews and processes monthly project invoices; ensures proper accrual to cost reports and phase codes.
• Ensures timely payments to subcontractors and major suppliers.
• Understands the Walsh monthly P&L process; reviews P&Ls for accuracy.
• Processes cost transfers on project cost reports 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 project staff on tracking when projects are paid.
• Handles client and subcontractor communications professionally and expediently.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/business

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.

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.