Project Accountant

Are you an accounting professional who enjoys collaborating with project teams, solving problems, and making an impact beyond the numbers? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, organization, and teamwork are essential?

At Cannistraro, our Project Accountants work closely with Project Managers, Contract Administrators, Legal, Accounts Payable, and our customers, to oversee the project billing process from start to finish, ensuring invoices are accurate, timely, and compliant with customer requirements.

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your accounting expertise while working alongside one of New England's leading mechanical contractors, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Project Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and process a high volume of monthly client billings, including AIA and time-and-material invoices, while meeting strict customer deadlines.
• Partner with Project Managers and Contract Administrators to ensure billing accurately reflects project progress, approved change orders, and contract requirements.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and customers by proactively communicating billing requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure second-tier payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Work closely with Legal and Contracts to establish new projects, ensuring proper setup for retainage, lien waivers, insurance requirements, and other contractual obligations.
• Monitor billing activity throughout the month, including reviewing pencil requisitions, tracking invoice status, and communicating with Project Managers regarding outstanding items.
• Assist with customer collections by identifying issues early and partnering with the Accounting Manager to resolve outstanding balances.
• Analyze billing trends and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Collaborate across departments to support successful project execution and strong financial performance.

What You Bring

• Three or more years of project accounting, construction accounting, accounts receivable, or high-volume billing experience in a mid-sized or large organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Construction industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with customer collections is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Experience with CMiC, Textura, and/or Procore is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Why Cannistraro?

At Cannistraro, we exist to empower the life-changing impact of mastering a trade. We believe every role—whether in the field or in the office—contributes to building exceptional projects and delivering outstanding customer experiences. We invest in our people, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to learn, grow, and build rewarding careers.

If you're looking to combine your accounting expertise with meaningful project work in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

If you require accommodation due to a disability to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources at 617-926-0092 or submit a request in writing to careers@cannistraro.com.  J.C. Cannistraro, LLC is an E-Verify Company.