Jr. Accountant

Control Point Associates • Warren Township, NJ

99d • $36 - $41

About The Position

Control Point Associates is not your average surveying firm — we are a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional surveying services. With over 30 years of experience in land surveying, we specialize in services like construction stakeouts, boundary surveys, and 3D laser scanning, serving industries such as construction, engineering, and land development. Our team is expanding, and we’re looking for a detail-oriented, motivated Jr. Accountant to join our Warren, NJ team with 2-3 years of accounting experience (or equivalent). The ideal candidate will have some exposure to revenue recognition under ASC 606, project-based accounting / the AEC industry, in a multicompany environment. You’ll support the month-end / project-close process, collaborate across teams, and help ensure accurate financial reporting for project-based revenues and costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience; experience with project accounting is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition standard.
• Knowledge of accounts payable workflows and project-based invoice coding.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with accounting / ERP systems (e.g. Deltek, Sage, NetSuite, Procore)
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work under deadlines.
• Great communication skills; ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders (Sales / Contracts / Project Management / Legal).

Nice To Haves

• AEC industry experience.
• Experience analyzing or handling change orders, contract modifications.
• Exposure to cost accounting, overhead allocations.
• Experience with revenue/billing modules in ERP systems.
• Experience working in a multicompany accounting environment.
• Prior exposure to audits (internal or external) or preparing supporting schedules/disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in applying ASC 606 revenue recognition principles: review customer contracts, identify performance obligations, determine transaction prices, allocate revenue, etc.
• Support project accounting: track costs, project billing, revenue & cost accruals, change orders, work in progress (WIP), etc.
• Bank reconciliations
• Process journal entries and assist with general ledger reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable: review invoices, code expenses to the correct projects/companies, and ensure timely, accurate processing
• Help with month-end / quarter-end close tasks: ensuring project-level revenue / cost recognition is accurate and timely.
• Assist with budgets & forecasts at the project level; compare actuals vs estimates and report variances.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Legal, and Billing teams to ensure contract terms are accounted for appropriately.
• Maintain documentation for revenue recognition and project accounting processes; support audits (internal/external) as needed.
• Help improve processes/systems related to project accounting, revenue recognition, internal controls.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Team lunches
• Weekly breakfast
• Holiday celebrations
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees