Staff Accountant: Project & Financial Planning

Boston Engineering Corporation; Waltham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Engineering Corporation in Waltham, MA is seeking a Staff Accountant to handle day-to-day financial operations, project accounting, budgeting, and forecasting, collaborating with the Controller and project managers.

This hands-on role offers broad exposure across accounting functions, with opportunities to influence reporting and business decisions, while joining a team that values initiative and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project accounting costs, investigate variances, and identify discrepancies
• Prepare, reconcile, and review monthly and year-end accounting transactions
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities and provide financial analysis
• Manage the expense reporting process and fixed assets
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including collections
• Research financial variances and discrepancies and work with internal stakeholders to resolve issues
• Collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization to support accurate and timely financial information
• Perform other accounting and financial analysis responsibilities as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boston Engineering Corporation in Waltham, MA is seeking a Staff Accountant to handle day-to-day financial operations, project accounting, budgeting, and forecasting, collaborating with the Controller and project managers.

This hands-on role offers broad exposure across accounting functions, with opportunities to influence reporting and business decisions, while joining a team that values initiative and accuracy.