Construction Project Accountant

Reidy Contracting Group•New York, NY

3d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reidy Contracting Group is a NYC-based General Contractor firm that has collaborated with some of New York’s leading companies. They strive to maximize efficiency to ensure all of their clients’ goals are achieved. Their projects include renovation, new construction, construction infrastructure, and existing refurbishments. They are currently seeking an experienced Construction Project Accountant to join their team in Manhattan, NY.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar is required
7+ years accounting experience in the construction industry
Must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Candidate must be detail oriented, driven, punctual, and proactive
Ability to work well in team environment and independently; self starter
Must be a team player
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ComputerEase a plus
Flexibility to work overtime, as needed

Responsibilities

Responsible for reviewing SOVs and project setup in accordance with signed proposals/contracts.
Organize SOV structure in preparation for requisition billing to clients.
Prepare client pencil requisitions monthly for PM team review; review markups, check for inconsistencies and push to maximize billings.
Collaborate with PM team regarding additional client-specific billing processes (i.e. uploading into client portals).
Maintain billing tracking logs and report out to leadership weekly.
Actively drive collections with PM teams and maintain AR Aging reporting and collections notes; report out to leadership weekly.
Process AP for subcontractors/vendors in accordance with approved/posted AR.
Process operating expenses daily and suggest payment for weekly check run.
Obtain subcontractor/vendor payment approvals from PM teams based on client funding.
Request various required documentations from subcontractors/vendors including, but not limited to: lien waivers, requisitions, POs, insurance etc for payment release.
Coordinate the release of payments to subcontractors/vendors.
Review subcontractor/vendor accounts and address/resolve inquiries and issues as they arise.
Provide ad-hoc analysis and various reporting as needed by leadership and PM teams.
Review general conditions tracker, analyze costs, interpret and collaborate with PM team to correct course if needed.
Attend all project meetings related to initial setup/handover.
Assist in general accounting/administration.