Project Accountant

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Waltham, MA


Do you want to help engineer what’s next?

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.

What makes careers at SGH so special?

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.

There are many reasons to love SGH:


  • Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.

  • Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.

  • Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.

  • Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

We want someone passionate about providing best-in-class accounting support

The Project Accountant is responsible for maintaining and managing finances for Project Managers and Principals across all offices at SGH.

What You’ll Be Doing:


  • Serve as accounting and finance resource for technical professionals on assigned projects.

  • Review contracts and other project documents for financial and reporting requirements.

  • Work closely with project managers and principals to ensure accuracy and proper accounting for job costs and earnings.

  • Generate invoices and supporting documentation based on contract terms and input from project managers and principals.

  • Manage collection of accounts receivable and reconciliation of cash receipts.

  • Prepare ad hoc reports and provide detailed and timely financial information to project managers, principals, and company management.

  • Monitor and analyze progress against budget and make recommendations to improve project performance.

  • Verify subcontractor and vendor invoices to ensure adherence to contract terms.

  • Advise on accounting best practices and act as authority on and within the context of GAAP and the firm’s internal accounting policies and procedures.

  • Maintain accounting files and records.

What You’ll Need:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management (or equivalent).

  • 5+ years of practical experience in general accounting, accounts payable, or accounts receivable preferred.

  • AEC industry experience or understanding a plus.

  • Government contracting and procurement experience a plus.

  • Experience with Deltek Vision a plus.

  • Detail oriented and organized with a commitment to responsiveness, follow through, and customer service.

Benefits Overview:

SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees:


  • Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)

  • Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)

  • Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)

  • Optional Life Insurance

  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

  • AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance

  • Legal & Identity Theft plans

  • Tuition Reimbursement

Compensation:

The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications and work location.

Base salary is a part of SGH’s industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.

Operations Role:

$75,000—$90,000 USD

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email [email protected] or call 781-907-9000and ask for Human Resources.

Posted 2026-02-07

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