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Project Accountant - Construction

W. L. French Excavating Corporation
North Billerica, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2025

W. L. French Excavating (WLF), one of the region’s leading construction and transportation companies and a USA Today and Boston Globe Top Place to Work, is looking for an experienced Project Accountant to partner with a growing operations team. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this is perfect for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and is looking to make an impact on new processes and procedures.

What You’ll Do:

  • Process the monthly owner requisitions
  • Process subcontractor requisitions
  • Ensure the subcontractor is complying with the terms and conditions of the contract (i.e. insurance, billing procedures, etc.)
  • Process budget updates
  • Perform monthly forecast with the operations team
  • Propose job cost transfers
  • Select invoices to be included in the weekly disbursement cycle
  • Monitor and track the cash position of the project
  • Assist corporate risk management in the administration of a Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP)
  • Work closely with Project Managers on all facets of project accounting and administration issues

Who You Are:

  • Knowledgeable about all aspects of construction accounting
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
  • Minimum of five years of related experience
  • Ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles
  • Outstanding team player with good interpersonal skills
  • Strong Excel user, experience with Procore required

About Us:

  • Best-in-Class, industry leader
  • Contributor to large, high-profile construction projects in Massachusetts
  • Family-based culture with a paramount focus on employee well-being and safety
  • State-of-the-art office opened in 2019

WLF is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • North Billerica, MA 01862 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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