Construction Cost Accounting Clerk

Cost Accounting Clerk

Expected salary range for this position is $55,000 $66,000 depending upon experience

This position is required to be on-site, Monday through Friday.

NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Cost Accounting Clerk to join our Manhattan Tunnel Project in New York, New York.

About Frontier-Kemper

Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction

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.

Extraordinary Projects Need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION:

As a Cost Accounting Clerk at Frontier-Kemper, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Accounting, Business, or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum of 24 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); experience with construction accounting software (e.g., CMiC, Viewpoint, JD Edwards, or similar) a plus.
• 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.

Frontier-Kemper builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer