Project Accountant

About the Job

Dacon Corporation, a growing design build construction firm, is seeking a project accountant with an interest in construction administration and accounting.  This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting administration of projects.  Project accountant will collaborate with all members of the project team including the project managers, architects and engineers, project superintendents, preconstruction project planners as well as owners, subcontractors and other business partners. 

Responsibilities include all job cost accounting for multiple sized projects including but not limited to the following:

• Preparations of owner requisitions and collection of payments including the timely submission of pay applications, lien waivers, job cost substantiation and owner requested schedules.

• Risk management and subcontractor compliance including filing the proper notifications and processing of all paperwork to ensure timely and accurate subcontractor and vendor payments.

• Assist with monthly preparation and submission of project forecasts and job cost schedules including over and under billing adjustments and proper review and calculation of percentage of completion on active projects.

• Close out of projects including issuing final change orders, credits and adjustments as well as calculating final GMP contract values and savings calculations in accordance with the terms and conditions of the prime contract.

• General support of all operations staff and provide and assist with other duties and tasks on an as-needed basis.

Required Education and Experience

Candidate should be analytical, detail-oriented and have the ability to manage multiple tasks while producing quality and consistent work and be responsible to meet deadlines.  The candidate should have strong communication skills both orally and written.  The candidate should be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Experience in project management and accounting software packages such as Procore or Sage/Timberline is a benefit but not required.  

What a DACON Teammate Looks Like

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, highly detailed, flexible and ethical.

• A maverick at anticipating problems, intervention and team execution.

• Naturally curious; organized and efficient in managing multiple projects.

• Collaborates cross functionally, seamlessly interfacing with clients, internal resources and external subcontractors and vendors.

• A grounded sense of communal purpose, humor and enjoyment of career.

What DACON offers employees

• A warm company culture that builds character, integrity and optimism, focusing on individual responsibility.

• Competitive salaries

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Flexible spending account

• 401(k) with matching

• Paid time off

This is an on-site role at our office located in Natick, MA.