Project Accountant

Overview
Since our founding in 1982, Shawmut Design and Construction (a 100% employee-owned company) has been recognized as a Best Place to Work 60 times by our employee-owners. At Shawmut, you will have the opportunity to own your career and deliver impact within our culture of ownership and innovation focused around providing the gold standard of client service for the world's most recognizable and elite brands and institutions.
Here's a glimpse into what we are offering:
* Competitive base salary and an annual bonus
* Health, Life, Long/Short Term disability, Dental and Vision insurance
* Shawmut Flex - we have offered a flexible work remote environment for years and we encourage a flexible work environment that meets the business needs
* 401K with Match
* Generous Paid Time Off policy (Including vacation, summer Fridays, holidays, personal sick and volunteer day - which we can explain at time of interview)
* ESOP - be an employee owner
* The Extras: cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, auto & homeowner (mortgage network & insurance savings) and many more
* Please Note: this role works 3x per week in our Boston office with the option to work from home 2x per week.
Responsibilities
The Project Accountant supports the business lines by providing timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis and assistance to project teams for lump sum and GMP projects. The Project Accountant provides an initial level of compliance and checks-and-balances oversight for project specific financial transactions. This role is responsible for the project billing process, which includes verifying project costs, contract terms, and the point person for project team management to ensure accurate and timely recording of all project revenue and costs, The Project Accountant typically reports to a Supervisor within Group Finance. Provide high level of client service to both internal (PM, PX, Super) and external (owners, subs, vendors) clients
Project Support
* Pre-review CTC and document potential risks/opportunities for mgmt., reasons for fluctuation in GP
* CTC meeting attendance (if required by Director)
* Oversight and review of internal budget
* Maintain job specific rate table and manage cost moves
* Owner billings - produce, post, and update tracker, attend pencil review as needed
* Review owner billing backup to ensure ties to bill
* Manage receivable notes
* Review and approve lien grids
* Manage invoice workflow on GMP jobs
* Handle vendor inquiries
* Manage subcontractor payments
* Check Request review for compliance with emergency payment policy
* Contract abstracts
* Identify potential job write-offs (delegated to APA in some business lines)
* Reconciliation with PM for closeout
* Provide Audit assistance
* Attend Project Meetings (Kickoffs, Closeout, Buyout)
Reporting
* Monthly projection updated and forecast of rev. recognition
* Ad hoc reporting
* Project Specific WIP entry and reporting
Qualifications
Required:
* 3+ years relevant accounting experience and/or demonstration of competence in most tasks above
* Construction industry experience required, as well as experience using AiA (American Institute of Architecture) method of billing/invoicing
* Cost coding experience is a must
* Experience using AiA (American Institute of Architecture) method of billing/invoicing
Nice to have:
* CMiC and/or Textura experience a plus
* Undergrad Degree in Accounting/Finance or Business Management preferred
* AP experience
We look forward to hearing from you!
Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.
Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.