Assistant Project Accountant

Shawmut Design and Construction is a 100% employee-owned construction company. The Assistant Project Accountant supports the Group Finance and Project Management teams with the setup, maintenance, reporting, and close-out of project financials, including data entry, cost management, billing documentation, and subcontractor reporting.

What you'll do:

• Support the Project Accountant and project teams in the project financial life cycle, including: set-up and preparation of templates, cost codes, entry of Schedule of Values, rate tables, budget entry, and project management database , etc
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all data entry and cost moves
• Pulling and preparation of supporting documentation for billings and audits
• Assist in monthly financial reporting including entry of cash flow data, Work In Progress (WIP) reports, entering project write-offs as assigned, entering labor study details, etc
• Customize financial reports for project teams based on existing templates and additional reporting support
• Responds to all financial inquires in an accurate and timely manner
• Provides subcontractor specific reporting and details

What they're looking for:

• 1 -2 years of billing, accounting, or AP experience OR recent grad with an accounting or finance related degree
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated client focus and ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization
• Strong sense of urgency
• Experience in the construction/engineering industry
• CMiC and/or Textura experience
• Strong Excel skills

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.
• This position works out of our Boston office 3x per week, with the option to work from home 2x per week.