Project Accountant

Job Description

Project Accountant | Suffolk Construction

The Tone:
This is an early career role at Suffolk Construction, a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. Suffolk provides value across the entire project lifecycle through core construction management services and complementary business lines. As America’s Contractor, Suffolk integrates data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology to deliver smarter, more predictable results for complex projects. The Project Accountant plays a key role in tracking and reporting on the project’s financial performance, directly contributing to the company’s mission to redefine how America builds.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person
• Mission: This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting for projects.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process: Process the monthly owner requisition.
• Compliance: Ensure subcontractors comply with contract terms and billing procedures.
• Adjust: Process budget updates and cost transfers as needed for projects.
• Manage: Select invoices to be included in the weekly disbursement cycle.
• Support: Monitor and track the cash position of the project, assisting the Corporate Risk Manager with Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP) administration.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another relevant field, preparing for an early career in project accounting.
• Experience: 0-3 years of related experience in accounting or financial tracking.
• Skills: Ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles, coupled with Suffolk’s core values of Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.