Project Accountant
On-siteWaltham, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and process high-volume monthly client billings, including AIA and time-and-material invoices, while meeting strict deadlines. Partner with Project Managers and Contract Administrators to ensure billing accurately reflects project progress, approved change orders, and contract requirements. Build relationships with internal teams and customers by communicating billing requirements, timelines, and deliverables. Coordinate with Accounts Payable for second-tier payments and work with Legal to establish new projects, ensuring proper setup for retainage, lien waivers, and insurance requirements. Monitor billing activity, review pencil requisitions, and assist with customer collections by identifying issues early and resolving outstanding balances. Analyze billing trends to recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
Required Qualifications
- Three or more years of project accounting, construction accounting, accounts receivable, or high-volume billing experience in a mid-sized or large organization
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Desired Qualifications
- Construction industry experience
- Experience with customer collections
- Experience with CMiC, Textura, and/or Procore
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