Project Accountant in Boston, Massachusetts at The Jones Payne Group Inc

Jones Payne is seeking a Project Accountant to support our firm. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative team handling all project accounting, contracts, and reporting requirements for large-scale architecture projects. The position is based in our Boston, Massachusetts headquarters.

We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, takes initiative, and works effectively both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate enjoys improving processes, embraces new technology, and is always looking for better ways to support our project teams. Project accounting experience in a professional services environment is preferred.

About Jones Payne
Jones Payne is a national architecture, planning, and program management firm specializing in airport and transportation projects. Our work focuses on improving existing facilities through architecture, noise mitigation, and information management. We take pride in delivering meaningful projects that improve the communities we serve. Please visit our website to learn more (www.jonespayne.com).

What makes us different?

• Satisfied employees.
  Many of our employees have built long careers at Jones Payne because of our collaborative culture and meaningful work.
• Smaller organization.
  You'll have the opportunity to work closely with project managers and leadership while gaining exposure to projects across the country.
• Meaningful work.
  The projects we support improve homes, public facilities, and the lives of the people who use them.
• Collaborative culture.
  We value teamwork, open communication, and helping one another succeed.

Working with us, you will:

• Develop fee proposals, task orders, and contracts based on guidance from project managers.
• Prepare monthly client invoicing and project financial reporting.
• Develop revenue projections based on guidance from project managers.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of staff resource forecasting.
• Prepare monthly project accruals and assist with month-end financial activities.
• Perform monthly online project reporting.
• Monitor project budgets and financial performance.
• Work closely with project managers to support project planning and financial decision-making.
• Assist with project setup and maintenance in Unanet.

Ideal candidates should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of project accounting or related accounting experience, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/project accounting systems such as Unanet, Deltek, or similar software.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• An eagerness to learn and capable of working quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Jones Payne does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes medical insurance, employer-matched 401(k), generous paid time off, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, continuing education assistance, and other employee benefits.

Jones Payne is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.