Project Accountant

US-MA-Boston | United States, Remote-Works from Home | US-NY-Albany | US-MA-Norwell

Power Critical Projects as a Project Accountant - Strengthen Financial Performance, Support Project Delivery, and Drive Operational Success

Looking to turn your accounting experience into a rewarding career supporting projects that keep industries running and communities connected? Join a collaborative finance team where you'll gain valuable project accounting experience while helping drive the financial success of complex power and manufacturing projects.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Power & Manufacturing Sector Finance Team in Albany, NY;
Norwell, MA; or a remote capacity
. In this role, you'll partner closely with project managers, engineers, and finance professionals to support project financial performance, contract compliance, billing, and reporting across a diverse portfolio of power delivery, industrial, and manufacturing projects.

• Manage the financial administration of an assigned project portfolio, including project setup, revenue methods, rates, budgets, organizational assignments, and intercompany billing in Deltek Vision
• Review budget-to-actual variances, coordinate with project teams on necessary updates, and help maintain accurate estimates and project plans
• Evaluate subconsultant invoices for accuracy and partner with Accounts Payable to support timely cost recording and payment
• Generate and review project financial reports, identifying items that require follow-up or escalation
• Support financial projections and forecasts by helping identify potential risks, opportunities, write-offs, and margin impacts
• Review contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontractor terms while monitoring compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, MWBE requirements, Certificates of Insurance, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements
• Maintain key project documentation and assist with company financial, regulatory, and client audit activities
• Prepare accurate draft invoices, obtain project manager approval, and submit completed invoice packages within established timelines
• Monitor unpaid receivables and unbilled costs while coordinating with client Accounts Payable contacts and navigating external billing portals to support timely payment

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, or a similar area required
• Understanding of revenue accounting, invoicing practices, financial tracking, business systems, and project management systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or a comparable enterprise accounting system highly preferred
• Previous experience in a professional service, project-oriented, fast-paced, or high-volume environment

• Support impactful projects that help modernize energy infrastructure, enhance manufacturing operations, and strengthen critical facilities
• Build expertise in project financial management systems, forecasting, compliance, and revenue recognition practices

$31.25 - $33.65

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

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