Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Accountant, Hauppauge, Long Island, NY

Robert Half | Anna Parson

A growing construction company is seeking a Construction Accountant with experience supporting public works and commercial construction projects. Construction Accountant will partner closely with project teams and leadership while managing project accounting, compliance, and reporting activities in a fast-paced environment.

As the Construction Accountant, you will:

• Manage project accounting functions including billing, payables, job cost tracking, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Review subcontract agreements, change orders, and compliance documentation while ensuring insurance, certified payroll, prevailing wage, and contractual requirements are met.
• Coordinate union benefit reporting, audit requests, and other regulatory compliance activities related to active projects.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, support financial and operational audits, and provide reporting and analysis to management.
• Work closely with Project Managers and other departments to monitor project performance, commitments, budgets, and contract obligations.
• Utilize construction ERP system to maintain project records, generate reports, and support construction accounting operations.

This Construction Accountant role is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to make an impact within a growing construction organization while working closely with operations, project management, and executive leadership.

Apply today through Anna Parson at Robert Half .

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of job costing, project accounting, WIP reporting, and public works compliance.
• Experience with certified payroll, union reporting, subcontractor management, and construction contracts.
• Proficiency with Sage 300 (Timberline) or similar construction accounting software.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.