Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team in the Bridgewater, MA area. In this role, you will help strengthen financial reporting by overseeing project cost tracking, evaluating work-in-progress activity, and supporting accurate close processes. You will also collaborate closely with operational and project leaders to provide insight into performance while helping guide accounts payable activities.

Responsibilities:

• Track project expenses and profitability trends to help ensure accurate cost reporting across active jobs.

• Develop and review accounting schedules and analytical reports that support project-level financial oversight.

• Maintain monthly work-in-progress records and evaluate balances for completeness and accuracy.

• Assess forecasts, percentage-of-completion data, and revenue recognition calculations for ongoing projects.

• Provide daily direction and support to two team members responsible for accounts payable operations.

• Oversee invoice workflows, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and supplier-related coordination to keep payables running smoothly.

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations while contributing to month-end close activities.

• Assist with audit preparation, budgeting efforts, financial forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives within accounting processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.

• At least 5 years of accounting experience is required.

• Hands-on experience with cost accounting, job costing, and/or project accounting

• Familiarity with work-in-progress reporting (WIP)

• Prior experience leading or mentoring accounting staff is preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with accounting systems are required.

• Strong analytical ability, clear communication skills, and a collaborative, detail-focused approach are essential.