Project Accountant

BSC uses design, engineering, science, and technology to Build, Support, and Connect with our co-workers and communities. We recognize different passions and perspectives and strive to inspire and empower each other to create meaningful change. As a trusted advisor and neighbor, our team is personally invested in every action we take. We remain focused on diversity, sustainability, and social accountability in the services we provide to our clients.

A successful team member must:

• Enjoy a challenge! Internal debates keep us learning and growing.
• Be passionate about seeking, sharing, and applying new knowledge and skills to improve individual, team, and company performance.
• Be committed to continuous upskilling and lifelong learning (seeking opportunities to work outside your comfort zone).
• Maintain a high standard for being ethical, respectful, and fair with your BSC team, clients, and communities.
• Have the courage and strength to show character. Bring your whole self to work!

BSC Group is hiring a Project Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the financial aspects of a project, such as budgeting, invoicing, reporting, and auditing. You will work closely with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure that the project is delivered on time and within budget. A Project Accountant also monitors and analyzes the project's performance and profitability and provides recommendations for improvement. Additionally, they handle the billing process for the project, including preparing and sending invoices, collecting payments, and following up on overdue accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.
• Track and report on project expenditures, revenues, and variances.
• Process and verify project invoices and payments.
• Ensure compliance with project contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and vendors on financial matters.
• Perform project audits and reconciliations.
• Prepare and present project financial reports and statements.
• Identify and resolve project accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Assist with project close-out and final settlement.
• Manage the billing process for the project, including preparing and sending invoices, collecting payments, and following up on overdue accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project accounting or similar role
• Proficient in accounting software; Vantagepoint experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Public billing experience (MassDot, MBTA) is a plus
• Experience in the construction, engineering, or consulting industry is preferred

We understand each BSC team member is unique, as are definitions of work-life balance. Some of our team members are 100% remote and some enjoy an office environment. However, the majority of BSC’s workforce embraces a hybrid model, which allows people to work from home, job sites, and other remote locations, as well as any of our office locations when necessary.

BSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to diverse representation on our teams, in our services, and all layers of leadership. We are focused on identifying and dismantling barriers that lead to a more diverse workforce including working diligently to expose underrepresented groups to engineering, science, and design through STEM programs, education and outreach, and industry involvement. We continue to strive to maximize benefits to the communities we impact through diversity and inclusion in strategy and design.