Senior Project Accountant

Job Title: Senior Project Accountant

Industry: Construction/Architecture - Finance & Accounting

Location: Manhattan

Compensation: $80,000 - 100,000

Employment 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 Responsibilities

Job Costing & Project Accounting

• Own job costing across all active construction projects
• Review project budgets and cost code structures
• Prepare and review WIP and anticipated cost reports and buyout logs alongside the project management team
• Track contract values, change orders, retainage, and billings
• Oversee AIA progress billings and owner invoicing for both general contractor and subcontractor work
• Manage lien waiver collection and tracking
• Partner with project managers to review contract and subcontractor compliance
• Prepare the full monthly requisition on a timely basis
• Oversee and/or handle day-to-day accounting operations

Additional Responsibilities

• Mentor and train a staff accountant
• Supervise payroll processing and cost allocations
• Manage workers’ compensation audits
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and state tax filings
• Serve as accounting software system administrator
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, and improve accounting processes and workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction or general contracting
• Working knowledge of job costing and anticipated cost reporting, AIA billing, retainage, change orders, and construction contracts
• Intermediate Excel
• Experience with Yardi, Textura, and Procore

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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