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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.</li>\n <li>Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)<strong> – </strong>Be an employee-owner!</li>\n <li>401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.</li>\n <li>Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.</li>\n <li>The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>*Please note: this position works out of our Boston office 3x per week, with the option to work from home 2x per week.</strong></p>\n<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<p>The<strong> Senior Project Accountant</strong> partners with project teams to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting, analysis, and operational support across a large and complex portfolio of lump sum and GMP projects. 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Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.</p>",
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