Construction Project Accountant

Address Quincy, MA, 02169, US

Compensation $75,000.00 - $90,000.00/year

Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Construction Project Accountant (Viewpoint Vista | AIA Billing)
Company Name:
Prominent Builders Inc
Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 per year, based on experience

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Schedule:

Monday–Friday

Location:

Quincy, MA (Office-Based)
Industry: Multi-Family & Commercial Construction

Prominent Builders Inc is seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Senior Construction Project Accountant (Viewpoint Vista | AIA Billing) to support financial operations across multiple active construction projects in the Greater Boston area. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate job cost tracking, billing, subcontractor compliance, forecasting, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong construction accounting experience, a deep understanding of job cost principles, and hands‑on experience with Viewpoint Vista (Trimble Viewpoint). You will work closely with Project Managers, field teams, the CFO, and Ownership to maintain financial accuracy and help drive project success.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced construction environment and wants long‑term stability with a growing company.

Prominent Builders Inc is a growing middle‑market Construction Management firm serving the Greater Boston area. We specialize in residential and commercial construction, delivering high‑quality projects while building long‑term client relationships.

Our culture is built on trust, accountability, and collaboration. We empower our team members with autonomy while providing strong leadership support and clear communication. With strong employee retention and a solid pipeline of work, we offer stability, growth opportunities, and a team‑oriented environment where your work directly impacts project success.

• Maintain accurate job cost records including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Review project coding for accuracy and completeness within Viewpoint Vista.
• Assist with monthly project forecasting and cost reviews.
• Reconcile job cost reports with the general ledger.
• Prepare and submit AIA billings, time & material (T&M) invoices, and cost‑plus billings.
• Track subcontractor billing, lien waivers, retainage, and compliance documentation.
• Reconcile project billings to job cost reports and general ledger accounts.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables related to project invoices.
• Process subcontractors pay applications and vendor invoices with proper job cost coding.
• Verify insurance certificates, W‑9s, and lien waivers prior to payment release.
• Maintain commitment logs, subcontract agreements, and change orders in Vista.
• Prepare Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) schedules and long‑term contract forecasts.
• Support revenue recognition and retainage tracking.
• Generate AR and AP reports for Project Managers and executive leadership.

• Work directly with the CFO and Ownership on forecasting, AR, and AP analysis.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review job financials and provide cost guidance.
• Maintain organized and audit‑ready project financial documentation.

• 3–5+ years of construction accounting experience (commercial or residential).
• Proficiency in Viewpoint Vista (Trimble Viewpoint), including:
  • AP, AR, Job Cost, PO, Subcontract, and Billing modules.
  • Vista reporting tools strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Job cost accounting
  • AIA billing formats
  • WIP schedules and revenue recognition
  • Retainage processing
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial analysis).
• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with field teams, subcontractors, and leadership.
• Analyt…