Construction Cost \ Accounting Clerk

Tutor Perini Corporation • New York, NY

7d • $55,000 - $66,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Cost \ Accounting Clerk to join our Manhattan Tunnel Project in New York, New York. At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in engineering and the construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexities. Our goal is to be the industry’s best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products. Frontier-Kemper-Tutor Perini joint venture was awarded the Manhattan Tunnel Project, part of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). A $1.18 billion design-build contract from the Gateway Development Commission for the HTP which aims to enhance rail resiliency by adding two new tracks between New York and New Jersey and rehabilitating the storm-damaged North River Tunnel. The project includes designing and constructing twin 30-foot diameter, 700-foot-long tunnels under the Hudson River, connecting to existing tunnels beneath Hudson Yards, and an access shaft at 12th Avenue, later serving as a ventilation facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2–4 years of administrative or accounting support experience, preferably in construction or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Time and Material (T/M) processes and job cost tracking.
• Familiarity with accounts payable and payroll functions.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with field, accounting, and project teams.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• associate degree in Accounting, Business, or Construction Management preferred.
• experience with construction accounting software (e.g., CMiC, Viewpoint, JD Edwards, or similar) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage Time and Material (T/M) tickets from field personnel.
• Assist field teams in identifying work requiring T/M documentation.
• Verify accuracy of T/M tickets and ensure they are properly signed, scanned, distributed, and filed.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and accounting staff to ensure timely T/M processing.
• Assist with invoice tracking, coding, and processing.
• Match vendor invoices with T/M documentation and purchase orders for approval.
• Maintain organized digital and hard-copy filing systems for T/M tickets, AP records, and other project documents.
• Support general office administration and paper management tasks.
• Aid in gathering, organizing, and submitting environmental compliance data as required by the project or client.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED