Project Accountant

SMMA

. Manage the entire financial project life cycle with Project Managers and Department Managers .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing financial project life cycles, including project accounting and billing projections. Proficient in using Deltek’s ERP system and MS Excel for financial analysis and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Project ManagementDeltek ERP SystemMS Excel ProficiencyAccounting DegreeDetail-Oriented

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisProject AccountingBilling ProjectionsCash Receipts PreparationBalance Sheet ReconciliationInvoice ProcessingPurchase Order CreationStaffing ProjectionsExpense Report ReviewPayment Schedule Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Deltek ERPMS Excel

Industry Keywords

Financial ManagementProject LifecycleConsultant InvoicingElectronic Review ProcessPayroll Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the entire financial project life cycle with Project Managers and Department Managers
Create new projects in Deltek’s Enterprise Resource Planning system
Maintain accurate projections of staffing needs
Maintain future billing projections with existing and potential projects
Create purchase orders for consultants and maintain accounting of their invoices through a completely electronic review process
Process and manage the payment schedule of trade and consultant invoices
Prepare cash receipts, balance sheet reconciliations, and related analyses
Review bi-weekly electronic employee expense reports
Monitor operating and payroll bank accounts
Work closely with Project Managers and Department Managers on project accounting duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors in Accounting or Related Degree
1 year of experience preferred
Strong knowledge of MS Excel
Good interpersonal skills to work closely with upper management
Detail-oriented and attention to accuracy
Well-organized and flexible with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in team environment and on individual basis
Must not require H-1B visa sponsorship; SMMA does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program
Hybrid work-from-home policy
Paid time-off
Company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave
Company-paid dental plan
Company-paid life insurance
401(K) matching
Employee Assistance Program, including confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources
Mentor/protégé program
Educational reimbursement
Licensure and membership reimbursement
“Lunch and Learns” with internal and external speakers