Construction Accountant

Progressive Staffing LLC•Niagara Falls, NY

6d•$65,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

A local, family-owned construction company in Western New York is hiring a Construction Accountant to perform day-to-day accounting functions in close collaboration with the Assistant Controller and Corporate Controller. This is a permanent, direct-hire, full-time position performed 100% in-office. The annual salary range is $65,000–$95,000, depending on experience, plus a bonus based on company performance. Relocation is not available, and visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
AIA experience.
Proficiency in Excel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Self-motivated, collaborative, and team-oriented.
Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of accounting experience in a construction setting is preferred; candidates with less experience who are driven to learn and grow may also be considered.
Experience with ComputerEase, Textura, ERP systems, and construction accounting software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, project billings, cash applications, and other transactional processes.
Participate in monthly close processes and complete deadlines, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and reporting deliverables accurately and on schedule.
Process monthly journal entries, including accruals, inter-company transactions, depreciation, amortization, prepaid expenses, and other recurring accounting activities.
Maintain project accounting records, including contract status, job costs, billings, and project-related financial data.
Understand job performance and costs to ensure proper revenue and expense recognition.
Prepare monthly customer billings, including AIA billing packages, lien waivers, and supporting contract documentation.
Develop an understanding of project financial performance, including cost-to-complete estimates, labor productivity, equipment utilization, contract compliance, and profitability metrics.
Address billing discrepancies.
Participate in preparing annual budgets, financial forecasts, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.
Assist with monthly financial statements, cash reporting, and forecasting.
Support external audit engagements by coordinating requested documentation and responding to auditor inquiries in a timely manner.
Support the ongoing development of accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and system enhancements as the organization grows.
Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.