Sr. Project Accountant

W. L. French Excavating Corporation; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

W. L. French Excavating Corporation is seeking a Sr. Project Accountant in North Billerica, MA. This full-time professional role requires leading project budgets, tracking costs, and managing client billings with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, at least five years of relevant experience, and strong skills in Procore and Excel. Sage Intacct experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Minimum of five years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Procore required; Sage Intacct a plus.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, costs, and forecasts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Track job costs (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors) and analyze variances.
• Prepare and manage client billings, including progress billing and retainage.
• Oversee change orders, ensure proper coding, update project estimates.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Procore

Excel

Sage Intacct

Job description

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Sr. Project Accountant

Full Time Professional North Billerica, MA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1003

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

W. L. French Excavating (WLF), one of the region’s leading construction and transportation companies and a Boston Globe and USA Today Top Place to Work, is looking for an experienced Project Accountant to partner with a growing operations team. Reporting to the head of Finance & Accounting and working closely with our owners, this newly created role is perfect for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and is looking to make an impact on new processes and procedures. Extensive experience and a high level of proficiency with Procore (power user/admin level user) is required.

What You’ll Do:

• Monitor project budgets, costs, and forecasts to ensure financial accuracy
• Track job costs (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors) and analyze variances
• Prepare and manage client billings, including progress billing and retainage
• Oversee all pending and approved change orders, ensuring proper coding of commitments, maintaining budget accuracy, and proactively updating project estimates
• Maintain accurate records in the accounting system (e.g., Sage Intacct)
• Support Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and revenue recognition
• Reconcile project accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Coordinate with Project Managers on budgets, change orders, and cost projections
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes related to projects
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and financial controls
• Prepare financial reports for management review

Who You Are:

• Knowledgeable about all aspects of construction accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Minimum of five years of related experience
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work across business functions
• Outstanding team player with good interpersonal skills
• High level of experience with and proficiency in Procore required
• Proficiency in Excel required, and experience with Sage Intaact a plus

About Us:

• Best-in-Class, industry leader
• Contributor to large, high-profile construction projects in Massachusetts
• Family-based culture with a paramount focus on employee well-being and safety
• State-of-the-art office that includes an on-site gym

WLF is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.