Construction Project Accountant

ExtensisHR•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reidy Contracting Group, a NYC-based General Contractor firm, is seeking an experienced Construction Project Accountant to join their team in Manhattan, NY. The company specializes in renovation, new construction, construction infrastructure, and existing refurbishments, working in partnership with clients to achieve their goals. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of accounting tasks related to construction projects, including billing, collections, accounts payable, and financial analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar is required
7+ years accounting experience in the construction industry
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Detail-oriented, driven, punctual, and proactive
Ability to work well in a team environment and independently; self-starter
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

Responsibilities

Reviewing SOVs and project setup in accordance with signed proposals/contracts.
Organizing SOV structure in preparation for requisition billing to clients.
Preparing client pencil requisitions monthly for PM team review, including reviewing markups, checking for inconsistencies, and maximizing billings.
Collaborating with the PM team regarding additional client-specific billing processes (e.g., uploading into client portals).
Maintaining billing tracking logs and reporting to leadership weekly.
Actively driving collections with PM teams and maintaining AR Aging reporting and collections notes, reporting to leadership weekly.
Processing AP for subcontractors/vendors in accordance with approved/posted AR.
Processing operating expenses daily and suggesting payment for weekly check run.
Obtaining subcontractor/vendor payment approvals from PM teams based on client funding.
Requesting various required documentations from subcontractors/vendors including, but not limited to: lien waivers, requisitions, POs, insurance etc for payment release.
Coordinating the release of payments to subcontractors/vendors.
Reviewing subcontractor/vendor accounts and addressing/resolving inquiries and issues as they arise.
Providing ad-hoc analysis and various reporting as needed by leadership and PM teams.
Reviewing general conditions tracker, analyzing costs, interpreting and collaborating with the PM team to correct course if needed.
Attending all project meetings related to initial setup/handover.
Assisting in general accounting/administration.