Project Accountant – construction
Creative Financial Staffing
Watertown, MA · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
Project Accountant
Location: Watertown, MA – onsite work schedule Salary: $85K–$105K
Why work here as a Project Accountant?
Expanding construction management firm with 40+ years of success.
Opportunity to expand your construction accounting experience with hands-on training and development.
Flexible start and end times with no anticipated overtime.
Competitive compensation and a full suite of employee benefits.
Responsibilities of the Project Accountant
Manage project billing, invoicing, and financial reconciliations across multiple construction projects.
Maintain project budgets, job costing, and monthly financial projections.
Coordinate billing approvals and documentation with Project Managers, subcontractors, and owners.
Review invoices, track project expenses, and support month-end reporting.
Qualifications of the Project Accountant
2+ years of accounting experience; project or construction accounting preferred.
Strong Excel skills and ability to manage complex spreadsheets.
Familiarity with project billing, job costing, AIA billing, and construction accounting processes.
Experience with Sage, Procore, or similar systems is a plus.
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