Project Accountant

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) seeks a Project Accountant who will oversee project accounting, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial processing. The role supports Project Managers and Directors by providing timely, reliable financial information through close monitoring of project budgets and the closeout of assigned grants and projects.

• Update Deltek with project codes and overhead codes as needed to comply with fiscal year‑end changes
• Monitor project and grant budgets to identify variances, funding risks, and closeout issues
• Validate grant billing accuracy and supporting documentation for state and federal programs
• Support timely project closeout in coordination with Project Managers and Finance leadership
• Provide support to project management in the billing/invoicing process for Homeland Security, HMCC, and the Shannon Grant (reviewing purchase orders, combining billing packages, and keeping track of vendor web‑approved payments to be made to MAPC) to initiate payments to third‑party vendors on time
• Provide financial analysis for certain state and federal grants
• Review, record, and upload contract information into Deltek after contracts have been approved and signed
• Support project managers with creating project codes and project budgets
• Run and analyze monthly contract reports to be presented to officers
• Other duties as assigned

Evening events, occasional weekend events, and local travel are a responsibility for this position. MAPC does not require that you have a vehicle; however, you must have a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region. MAPC provides support for travel, including MBTA passes, a Zipcar account and Blue Bikes membership.

• Strong knowledge of project and grant accounting principles
• Experience with accounting systems (Deltek preferred)
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings to non‑finance staff
• High attention to detail and strong internal control mindset
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a cyclical processing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and patience when training or supporting staff

• Experience with complex accounting systems used to manage job or project accounting and ensure compliance with government funding requirements

The salary ranges from $75,000 - $85,000, depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full‑time exempt position. MAPC offers excellent Massachusetts state employee benefits as well as a flexible, supportive, and family‑friendly work environment and a commitment to continued professional development.

• 75% MAPC paid medical insurance premium
• Reasonable dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care
• Public transit commuter subsidy up to $225
• Low cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement savings plans:
  Defined Benefit Pension plan through Mass. State Employees Retirement System (MESRB) and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• 13 paid holidays per year and competitive sick and vacation time
• Up to 5 discretionary days per year (based on hire date)
• 40 MAPC‑paid days for FMLA qualifying events, including parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• 100% short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability coverage
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  You wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development
• Payment of professional dues and memberships
• On‑site drop‑in yoga, lactation room, and work‑well fitness challenges
• Mass state employee cell phone data and equipment discounts
• Qualified employer for public service student loan forgiveness program

MAPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a staff with a range of perspectives, experiences, and skillsets strengthens our work. We are committed to building a more equitable workplace that allows staff with diverse backgrounds and identities to thrive, grow, and lead.