Project Accountant II

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking a Project Accountant for our Westfield, MA project. This role supports complex construction accounting tasks within a dynamic, family-owned firm with a national footprint.

You will handle subcontract reviews, invoicing, cost reporting, and owner billings while collaborating with project teams to ensure accurate financials and timely payments. Travel to jobsites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of construction accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and process subcontracts, change orders, and bonds to ensure compliance with terms.
• Collect and review subcontractor/supplier lien waivers and monthly invoices.
• Ensure proper accruals and correct cost reports and phase codes for invoices.
• Verify timely payments to subcontractors and major suppliers.
• Support Walsh monthly P&L processes and review P&L accuracy.
• Process cost transfers on project cost reports for PM staff.
• Assist in preparing monthly owner billings and analyze owner billing details.
• Monitor cash flow and coordinate with project staff on A/R and project payments.
• Travel to job sites for regular cost report reviews.

Education

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

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Accountant for our work in Westfield, MA.

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.
• Individual has a strong understanding of the Walsh monthly P&L process and 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. This position requires in depth analysis of the owner billing, when applicable on the project.
• Collects, reviews and submits monthly owner billings to the Senior Project Accountant II for processing.
• Monitors cash flow and communicate with the project staffs on tracking A/R and when the projects are paid.
• Individual must be able to work independently and travel out to jobsites to perform regular cost report reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field
• Minimum of 2 years of construction accounting experience

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.