Staff/Project Accountant

Staff / Project Accountant | Construction | Long Island, NY | $80,000–$90,000

An established construction management and general contracting firm is hiring a hands-on accountant for its Melville office. The role can suit either a construction Staff Accountant or a Project Accountant with general ledger experience. It focuses on project cost accounting and day-to-day support for the Controller and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile project costs and support job-cost reporting

• Code and post financial transactions

• Handle AP/AR, requisitions and AIA billing

• Work with project managers and administrative staff to resolve job-cost and billing issues

• Support general ledger reconciliations, reporting and month-end processes

Background

• Construction accounting experience in a Staff Accountant or Project Accountant role

• Experience with job costing, project reconciliations and AP/AR

• Some general ledger experience

• QuickBooks experience is helpful

• Strong organization and follow-through

The position is on-site in Melville. The company offers medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, a 401(k), and paid time off. A CPA is not required.