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Project Accountant

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting
Billerica, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026
KBW has partnered with a growing construction organization seeking an experienced Project Accountant. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who understands construction accounting, job costing, billing, and project financial controls, and who enjoys partnering closely with Project Managers and operational teams.

What You’ll Do

  • Monitor project budgets, costs, and forecasts to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Prepare and manage client billings, including progress billing and retainage.
  • Maintain accurate project records in the accounting system, including Sage Intacct or a similar ERP platform.
  • Support Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and revenue recognition processes.
  • Reconcile project accounts and investigate discrepancies.
  • Partner with Project Managers on budgets, change orders, and cost projections.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to projects.
  • Ensure compliance with contract terms, financial controls, and company policies.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, including job costing, WIP reporting, progress billing, retainage, and change order management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of related accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based industries.
  • Proficiency in Procore and Microsoft Excel required.

Compensation: $90,000-110,000 plus benefits.

Please contact Jeremy Gill at jgill@kbwfinancial.com for more information.

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