Project Accountant

Goody Clancy - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

About the position

The Project Accountant position at Goody Clancy is designed for a motivated professional with 2 to 5 years of experience in service-based accounting. The role involves managing billing for projects, tracking consultant payments, and ensuring accurate invoicing. The accountant will work closely with the CFO and project managers to resolve billing issues and assist in cash management, payroll, and tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for billing 50% of the company's projects on a monthly cycle, including fees and reimbursable expenses.
• Input, track, and schedule payments for consultants on projects.
• Meet with Project Managers to obtain sign-off on consultant invoices and address billing issues.
• Interact with clients regarding billing inquiries and collection of payments.
• Collaborate with other accounting employees to research accounts payable questions as needed.
• Respond to inquiries from Project Managers and Principals regarding their projects.
• Assist in cash management with other accounting personnel.
• Initiate payments through bank software for CFO approval.
• Learn company payroll using Paychex payroll software.
• File monthly use tax filings with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Assist in the collection of bi-weekly timecards and other projects as needed.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting with 2-5 years of experience.
• Experience in an A/E firm is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills are required.
• Experience with Deltek Vision accounting software is a plus.
• Familiarity with financial software related to banking, 401K, and ESOP is necessary.
• Ability to learn client-based billing software such as E-Builder and others.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee stock ownership plan