Posted August 06, 2026
Project Accountant
Robert Half
Boston, MA, US
Full Time
90000USD - 110000USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Project Accountant to oversee the financial performance of projects from initial setup through final closeout in Boston, Massachusetts. This position works closely with project managers, department leadership, and accounting teams to support accurate billing, cost control, and compliance with contractual and company requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, a high level of accuracy, and the organization needed to manage multiple deadlines in a project-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
• Establish new project and contract records in the accounting system and confirm financial setup aligns with scope and billing terms.
• Examine budgets, client agreements, and invoicing provisions to support accurate project financial management.
• Track labor, expenses, overall costs, and margin performance to help keep projects financially on course.
• Facilitate recurring team check-ins to align on priorities, timelines, and key deliverables.
• Generate and issue client invoices in accordance with contract terms and agreed billing schedules.
• Monitor receivables, identify overdue balances, and coordinate follow-up efforts with project leaders and clients when needed.
• Process contract updates, change orders, and amendments while maintaining accurate financial records.
• Maintain an up-to-date project schedule with critical dates and reporting deadlines.
• Reconcile project charges, research cost discrepancies, and help resolve budget variances.
• Provide support for audits, accounts payable activities, and related accounting tasks while preserving complete project documentation.• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least 3 to 5 years of project accounting experience, ideally in engineering, architecture, construction, or detail-focused services environments.
• Hands-on experience with project accounting platforms such as Deltek Vision, Deltek Vantagepoint, Ajera, CMiC, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial reporting tools.
• Proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities in a deadline-driven setting.
• High attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy in financial data and documentation.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments effectively while maintaining clear communication across teams.
Responsibilities:
• Establish new project and contract records in the accounting system and confirm financial setup aligns with scope and billing terms.
• Examine budgets, client agreements, and invoicing provisions to support accurate project financial management.
• Track labor, expenses, overall costs, and margin performance to help keep projects financially on course.
• Facilitate recurring team check-ins to align on priorities, timelines, and key deliverables.
• Generate and issue client invoices in accordance with contract terms and agreed billing schedules.
• Monitor receivables, identify overdue balances, and coordinate follow-up efforts with project leaders and clients when needed.
• Process contract updates, change orders, and amendments while maintaining accurate financial records.
• Maintain an up-to-date project schedule with critical dates and reporting deadlines.
• Reconcile project charges, research cost discrepancies, and help resolve budget variances.
• Provide support for audits, accounts payable activities, and related accounting tasks while preserving complete project documentation.• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least 3 to 5 years of project accounting experience, ideally in engineering, architecture, construction, or detail-focused services environments.
• Hands-on experience with project accounting platforms such as Deltek Vision, Deltek Vantagepoint, Ajera, CMiC, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial reporting tools.
• Proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities in a deadline-driven setting.
• High attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy in financial data and documentation.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments effectively while maintaining clear communication across teams.
