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Project Accountant

$65k - $90k

Creative Financial Staffing

Title: Project Accountant



Salary: $65,000-$90,000
Location: Greater Boston, MA


A growing construction management company is seeking a Project Accountant to join its Construction Finance & Accounting team. This Project Accountant will partner closely with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance and support projects from setup through closeout.



Project Accountant Highlights

  • Hybrid flexibility after initial training
  • Excellent growth opportunity with increased project ownership over time
  • Exposure to high-profile construction projects across multiple asset types
  • Backed by an established real estate organization with strong industry experience
  • Strong benefits package including 401(k) match, PTO, sick time, and 12 paid holidays
Project Accountant Responsibilities
  • Manage project budgets, job costs, and monthly projections
  • Prepare owner billings, including AIA G702/G703
  • Manage retainage, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance
  • Review and cost-code invoices and resolve discrepancies
  • Support project forecasting, audits, reconciliations, and closeout
Project Accountant Qualifications
  • 2+ years of project accounting experience
  • Construction industry experience strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of AIA billing, job costing, revenue recognition, retainage, and lien waivers
  • Strong Excel skills; Sage, Procore, or TimberScan experience is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

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