Senior Project Accountant (Construction)

Tiello; Braintree (MA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiello is partnering with a leading General Contractor in the greater Braintree, MA area to hire a Senior Project Accountant. This hybrid role focuses on project accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and ensuring accuracy across multiple construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of construction accounting experience, familiarity with Procore or Sage 300, and a proactive approach to supervising accounting tasks and collaborating with project teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in construction accounting.
• Experience with General Contractor or Specialty Contractor.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting procedures, project financials, budgets, forecasting, billing, and change orders.
• Experience with lien releases, accounts payable, accounts receivable, taxes, and payroll.
• Experience with Procore and/or Sage 300.
• Previous management or supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities and financial transactions across multiple construction projects.
• Manage project financials, including budgets, forecasts, costs, billings, and financial reporting.
• Review and process change orders, including approved, unpriced, and unapproved change orders.
• Prepare and manage lien releases and related project documentation.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices, payments, and other project-related financial transactions.
• Assist with payroll, taxes, and other accounting-related activities as needed.
• Audit financial transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain accurate and organized project financial records and documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers and internal teams to monitor project financial performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Procore

Sage 300

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Accountant (Construction)

Location: Braintree, MA

Compensation: $105,000 – $125,000

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Company Overview:

Tiello is partnered with a highly regarded General Contractor in their search for a Senior Project Accountant to join and grow with their team in the greater Braintree 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 Senior Project Accountant will be responsible for managing project accounting activities, financial reporting, forecasting, and accounting transactions throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have strong construction accounting experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with project management and internal teams. Management or supervisory experience is preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting activities and financial transactions across multiple construction projects.
• Manage project financials, including budgets, forecasts, costs, billings, and financial reporting.
• Review and process change orders, including approved, unpriced, and unapproved change orders.
• Prepare and manage lien releases and related project documentation.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices, payments, and other project-related financial transactions.
• Assist with payroll, taxes, and other accounting-related activities as needed.
• Audit financial transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• 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.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members and assist with team management and supervision as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in construction accounting, project accounting, or a related accounting role within the construction industry.
• Experience working for a General Contractor or Specialty Contractor.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting procedures, project financials, budgets, forecasting, billing, and change orders.
• Experience with lien releases, accounts payable, accounts receivable, taxes, and payroll.
• Experience with Procore and/or Sage 300.
• Previous management or supervisory experience is 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.