Senior Project Accountant

Senior Project AccountantIndustry: Construction/Architecture - Finance & AccountingLocation: ManhattanCompensation: $80,000 - 100,000Employment Type/Work Schedule: Direct Hire/Permanent, 5 days in-office to start. Hybrid Flexibility once trained.Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).Key ResponsibilitiesJob Costing & Project AccountingOwn job costing across all active construction projectsReview project budgets and cost code structuresPrepare and review WIP and anticipated cost reports and buyout logs alongside the project management teamTrack contract values, change orders, retainage, and billingsOversee AIA progress billings and owner invoicing for both general contractor and subcontractor workManage lien waiver collection and trackingPartner with project managers to review contract and subcontractor compliancePrepare the full monthly requisition on a timely basisOversee and/or handle day-to-day accounting operationsAdditional ResponsibilitiesMentor and train a staff accountantSupervise payroll processing and cost allocationsManage workers' compensation auditsEnsure compliance with tax regulations and state tax filingsServe as accounting software system administratorDevelop and maintain accounting policies, and improve accounting processes and workflowsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field5+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction or general contractingWorking knowledge of job costing and anticipated cost reporting, AIA billing, retainage, change orders, and construction contractsIntermediate ExcelExperience with Yardi, Textura, and Procore