Construction Project Accountant at Prominent Builders Inc – Quincy, Massachusetts

Job Title: Construction Project Accountant
Company Name: Prominent Builders Inc
Salary: $75,000 $90,000 per year, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: MondayFriday
Location: Quincy, MA (Office-Based)
Industry: Multi-Family & Commercial Construction

Prominent Builders Inc is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Construction Project Accountant to support financial operations across multiple active construction projects in the Greater Boston area. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate job cost tracking, billing, subcontractor compliance, forecasting, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong construction accounting experience, a deep understanding of job cost principles, and hands-on experience with Viewpoint Vista (Trimble Viewpoint). You will work closely with Project Managers, field teams, the CFO, and Ownership to maintain financial accuracy and help drive project success.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and wants long-term stability with a growing company.

Prominent Builders Inc is a growing middle-market Construction Management firm serving the Greater Boston area. We specialize in residential and commercial construction, delivering high-quality projects while building long-term client relationships.

Our culture is built on trust, accountability, and collaboration. We empower our team members with autonomy while providing strong leadership support and clear communication. With strong employee retention and a solid pipeline of work, we offer stability, growth opportunities, and a team-oriented environment where your work directly impacts project success.

• Project Accounting & Job Costing

  • Maintain accurate job cost records including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

  • Review project coding for accuracy and completeness within Viewpoint Vista.

  • Assist with monthly project forecasting and cost reviews.

  • Reconcile job cost reports with the general ledger.

• Billing & Revenue

  • Prepare and submit AIA billings, time & material (T&M) invoices, and cost-plus billings.

  • Track subcontractor billing, lien waivers, retainage, and compliance documentation.

  • Reconcile project billings to job cost reports and general ledger accounts.

  • Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables related to project invoices.

• Subcontractor & Vendor Management

  • Process subcontractors pay applications and vendor invoices with proper job cost coding.

  • Verify insurance certificates, W-9s, and lien waivers prior to payment release.

  • Maintain commitment logs, subcontract agreements, and change orders in Vista.

• Financial Reporting

  • Prepare Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and long-term contract forecasts.

  • Support revenue recognition and retainage tracking.

  • Generate AR and AP reports for Project Managers and executive leadership.

• Project & Executive Support

  • Work directly with the CFO and Ownership on forecasting, AR, and AP analysis.

  • Collaborate with Project Managers to review job financials and provide cost guidance.

  • Maintain organized and audit-ready project financial documentation.

• Required Experience & Technical Skills

• 35+ years of construction accounting experience (commercial or residential).

• Proficiency in Viewpoint Vista (Trimble Viewpoint), including:

  • AP, AR, Job Cost, PO, Subcontract, and Billing modules.

  • Vista reporting tools strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of:

  • Job cost accounting

  • AIA billing formats

  • WIP schedules and revenue recognition

  • Retainage processing

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial analysis).

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication skills with field teams, subcontractors, and leadership.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify discrepancies and provide financial insight.

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

• Equivalent construction accounting experience will be considered.

• Experience with Viewpoint Vista upgrades, workflow modules, or analytics tools.

• Knowledge of construction contracts, AIA billing processes, and lien laws.

• Compensation & Financial Benefits

  • $75,000 $90,000 per year

  • Retirement Savings Program

  • Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle

• Health & Wellness

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Life and Disability Insurance Options

• Work-Life Balance

  • Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time)

  • MondayFriday schedule

• Career Development

  • Paid Training and Certifications

  • Growth Opportunities within a Stable, Growing Company

  • Leadership Exposure & Direct Executive Collaboration

• Additional Perks

  • Tech Package (Laptop/Software Access)

  • Company Events

  • Professional, Collaborative Office Environment

• Full-Time

• Monday Friday

• Standard business hours (office-based role)

• Office-based position in Quincy, MA.

• Occasional coordination with field teams across project sites in the Greater Boston area.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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