Project Controls Specialist

Arcadis is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team in Boston, MA. You will be joining a talented team of professionals that focus on delivering outstanding client service, helping them program, plan, and deliver their capital projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support large public works projects in the city of Boston.

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

The position will deal with facility Infrastructure and Capital Improvements, Construction Modernization, Expansion and Renovations, Equipment and System Replacement, and other high value facility maintenance and repair projects. The work schedule for this position fluctuates based upon the needs of projects or events, which will require the ability to work on a flexible schedule, that may include early morning, night or on occasion weekend activities. Travel to local facilities may be required.

Role accountabilities:

· Ability to oversee several projects at the same time.

· Manage and oversee accounting activities for construction projects, including job costing, budgeting, and financial reporting

· Manage invoices, payments, and compliance for assigned projects.

· Process vendor/general contractor and subcontractor invoices/ pay applications accurately and within assigned timeline.

· Manages both internal and external risks within the project’s lifetime.

· Manage change orders and ensure timely completion of project deliverables

· implement project control processes and procedures

· Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and identify potential cost overruns or savings opportunities

· Monitors contractor progress against baseline schedule.

· Reviews of contractor change order requests.

· Collaborate with project managers, finance, and procurement teams to ensure accurate allocation of costs and revenue recognition

· Maintain compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements for construction projects

· Support audits by providing project documentation, financial records, and detailed cost analyses

· Implement and maintain accounting controls, processes, and best practices specific to construction accounting

· Stay updated on construction accounting regulations, industry trends, and software tools to optimize project financial management

Minimum Requirements:

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required

· Experience: 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments

· Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g.PM Webb) and Microsoft Excel

· Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights

· Attention to Detail: Accuracy in maintaining project financial records and preparing reports

· Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with project teams, management and the client

· Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve financial discrepancies, budget variances, and accounting issues efficiently

· Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and complex accounting data

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.