Project Accountant Jobs in Massachusetts
Project Accountant jobs in Massachusetts are in steady demand across construction, life sciences, higher education, and professional services, with openings at every level from entry-level staff accountant to senior project controller. The deepest concentration of hiring is in Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester, where firms like Suffolk Construction, MIT, and Fidelity Investments maintain active project finance teams. Professionals with construction cost accounting, contract compliance, or grant reporting specialties are among the most sought after in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top cityBoston, MA
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CHA Consulting, Inc.
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Westfield, Massachusetts
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Project Accountant
Skanska·Boston, Massachusetts
Job functions:
$76k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Job Overview:
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
The Project Accountant for Skanska USA Building Inc. manages the financial administration of construction projects to help ensure accurate reporting, effective cost control, and compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements. This role works closely with project managers, operations teams, subcontractors, and finance partners to oversee project-related accounting activities, support budget management, and maintain timely and accurate financial records throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Accountant Required Qualifications:
Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Skanska does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g. H-1B status)
Our Investment in you:
Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!:
Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skanska Equal Employment Opportunity
Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.
Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.
Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
Skanska's Applicant Privacy Policy for California Residents
Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer
Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer Skanska USA Human Resources (“Skanska HR”) provides HR services to the Skanska business units within the U.S.A., including Skanska USA Civil Inc., Skanska USA Building Inc., Skanska USA Commercial Development Inc., and Skanska Infrastructure Development Inc. (collectively “Skanska USA”). As such, Skanska HR is the sole authorized representative of Skanska USA to execute any agreements with search firms, employment agencies, or any employment vendor (“Vendor”). As a condition precedent to any entitlement for payment, a Vendor shall have both (1) the Skanska USA Placement Agreement and (2) an Engagement Job Order executed by an authorized Skanska HR representative. Absent the properly executed documents, Skanska HR shall have no obligation to make payment to the Vendor. Verbal or written communications from any employee of Skanska USA business units shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be considered the property of Skanska HR.
Primary Location: US-MA-Boston Skanska Business Unit: Skanska USA Building Inc. Employee Status: Full Time Telecommute (Used for Career Site): false Salary Low: USD $75,785.00/Yr. Salary High : USD $110,000.00/Yr.
Skanska is searching for a dynamic Project Accountant. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
The Project Accountant for Skanska USA Building Inc. manages the financial administration of construction projects to help ensure accurate reporting, effective cost control, and compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements. This role works closely with project managers, operations teams, subcontractors, and finance partners to oversee project-related accounting activities, support budget management, and maintain timely and accurate financial records throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities typically include monitoring job costs, processing invoices and billings, supporting subcontractor and vendor payments, reconciling project accounts, preparing financial reports, and assisting with forecasting and budget updates. The Project Accountant is expected to demonstrate strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and organizational skills while supporting project performance related to cost accuracy, financial compliance, and overall project controls.
Project Accountant Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of accounting experience
- General understanding of General Accepted Accounting Practices and cost accounting
- Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products .
- Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 3 years prior relevant experience.
Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Skanska does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g. H-1B status)
Our Investment in you:
- We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
- As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
- At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
- We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
- Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
Come work with us and join a winning team!
Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!:
Background Check Required
Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skanska Equal Employment Opportunity
Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.
Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.
Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
Skanska's Applicant Privacy Policy for California Residents
Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer
Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer Skanska USA Human Resources (“Skanska HR”) provides HR services to the Skanska business units within the U.S.A., including Skanska USA Civil Inc., Skanska USA Building Inc., Skanska USA Commercial Development Inc., and Skanska Infrastructure Development Inc. (collectively “Skanska USA”). As such, Skanska HR is the sole authorized representative of Skanska USA to execute any agreements with search firms, employment agencies, or any employment vendor (“Vendor”). As a condition precedent to any entitlement for payment, a Vendor shall have both (1) the Skanska USA Placement Agreement and (2) an Engagement Job Order executed by an authorized Skanska HR representative. Absent the properly executed documents, Skanska HR shall have no obligation to make payment to the Vendor. Verbal or written communications from any employee of Skanska USA business units shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be considered the property of Skanska HR.
Primary Location: US-MA-Boston Skanska Business Unit: Skanska USA Building Inc. Employee Status: Full Time Telecommute (Used for Career Site): false Salary Low: USD $75,785.00/Yr. Salary High : USD $110,000.00/Yr.
Skanska
Project Accountant
Boston, Massachusetts
Added 1w ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$76k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Job Overview:
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
The Project Accountant for Skanska USA Building Inc. manages the financial administration of construction projects to help ensure accurate reporting, effective cost control, and compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements. This role works closely with project managers, operations teams, subcontractors, and finance partners to oversee project-related accounting activities, support budget management, and maintain timely and accurate financial records throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Accountant Required Qualifications:
Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Skanska does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g. H-1B status)
Our Investment in you:
Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!:
Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skanska Equal Employment Opportunity
Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.
Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.
Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
Skanska's Applicant Privacy Policy for California Residents
Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer
Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer Skanska USA Human Resources (“Skanska HR”) provides HR services to the Skanska business units within the U.S.A., including Skanska USA Civil Inc., Skanska USA Building Inc., Skanska USA Commercial Development Inc., and Skanska Infrastructure Development Inc. (collectively “Skanska USA”). As such, Skanska HR is the sole authorized representative of Skanska USA to execute any agreements with search firms, employment agencies, or any employment vendor (“Vendor”). As a condition precedent to any entitlement for payment, a Vendor shall have both (1) the Skanska USA Placement Agreement and (2) an Engagement Job Order executed by an authorized Skanska HR representative. Absent the properly executed documents, Skanska HR shall have no obligation to make payment to the Vendor. Verbal or written communications from any employee of Skanska USA business units shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be considered the property of Skanska HR.
Primary Location: US-MA-Boston Skanska Business Unit: Skanska USA Building Inc. Employee Status: Full Time Telecommute (Used for Career Site): false Salary Low: USD $75,785.00/Yr. Salary High : USD $110,000.00/Yr.
Skanska is searching for a dynamic Project Accountant. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
The Project Accountant for Skanska USA Building Inc. manages the financial administration of construction projects to help ensure accurate reporting, effective cost control, and compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements. This role works closely with project managers, operations teams, subcontractors, and finance partners to oversee project-related accounting activities, support budget management, and maintain timely and accurate financial records throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities typically include monitoring job costs, processing invoices and billings, supporting subcontractor and vendor payments, reconciling project accounts, preparing financial reports, and assisting with forecasting and budget updates. The Project Accountant is expected to demonstrate strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and organizational skills while supporting project performance related to cost accuracy, financial compliance, and overall project controls.
Project Accountant Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of accounting experience
- General understanding of General Accepted Accounting Practices and cost accounting
- Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products .
- Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 3 years prior relevant experience.
Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Skanska does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g. H-1B status)
Our Investment in you:
- We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
- As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
- At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
- We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
- Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
Come work with us and join a winning team!
Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!:
Background Check Required
Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skanska Equal Employment Opportunity
Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.
Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.
Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
Skanska's Applicant Privacy Policy for California Residents
Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer
Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer Skanska USA Human Resources (“Skanska HR”) provides HR services to the Skanska business units within the U.S.A., including Skanska USA Civil Inc., Skanska USA Building Inc., Skanska USA Commercial Development Inc., and Skanska Infrastructure Development Inc. (collectively “Skanska USA”). As such, Skanska HR is the sole authorized representative of Skanska USA to execute any agreements with search firms, employment agencies, or any employment vendor (“Vendor”). As a condition precedent to any entitlement for payment, a Vendor shall have both (1) the Skanska USA Placement Agreement and (2) an Engagement Job Order executed by an authorized Skanska HR representative. Absent the properly executed documents, Skanska HR shall have no obligation to make payment to the Vendor. Verbal or written communications from any employee of Skanska USA business units shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be considered the property of Skanska HR.
Primary Location: US-MA-Boston Skanska Business Unit: Skanska USA Building Inc. Employee Status: Full Time Telecommute (Used for Career Site): false Salary Low: USD $75,785.00/Yr. Salary High : USD $110,000.00/Yr.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project accountant jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in project accounting software such as Sage 300, Viewpoint, or Deltek
- Two or more years of experience in construction or project-based cost accounting
- Strong understanding of job costing, WIP schedules, and percent-complete revenue recognition
- CPA licensure or active pursuit of CPA credentials through the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy preferred
- Experience working with subcontractor billing, AIA payment applications, and lien waivers
Project Accountant Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project accountant in Massachusetts?
A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is the standard starting point for project accountants in Massachusetts. Most employers expect familiarity with construction or project-based cost accounting from coursework or prior roles. While Massachusetts does not require a license to work as a project accountant, earning or pursuing a CPA through the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy strengthens candidacy, particularly at firms managing public or grant-funded projects.
Which companies hire project accountants in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring project accountants in Massachusetts right now include Consigli Construction, The Walsh, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of construction developers, research institutions, and professional services firms creates consistent year-round demand for project accounting professionals.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most project accountant jobs?
The most project accountant openings in Massachusetts are concentrated in Boston, Milford, and Westfield. Boston drives the largest share, anchored by major commercial construction activity and headquarters for financial and life sciences firms, while Cambridge's research institutions and Worcester's growing healthcare and manufacturing sectors also sustain steady hiring throughout the year.
Are there remote project accountant jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, though the role is moderately remote-friendly compared to fully desk-based finance positions. About 67% of project accountant openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fact that many employers prefer on-site presence during project close-outs, audits, and subcontractor billing cycles. Budget analysis, reporting, and reconciliation tasks are the functions most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a project accountant in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to staff accountant or accounts payable roles within construction or real estate firms, then moving into project accounting as you gain exposure to job costing. Large Massachusetts contractors and developers like Suffolk Construction and the Shawmut Design and Build family of firms regularly hire new graduates into finance support roles. Pursuing coursework in construction accounting or earning an associate credential through a Massachusetts community college accounting program also improves early candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to project accountant jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to project accountant jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across construction, life sciences, higher education, and professional services. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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