Senior Construction Accountant

Senior Construction Accountant

Full-Time | Brooklyn, NY | In office, five days per week

Compensation: $100,000 $120,000

About the Role

An established Brooklyn construction firm is seeking an experienced construction accountant to support senior finance leadership with the company's day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a construction accounting environment and is ready to grow into greater financial leadership responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Support senior finance leadership with monthly close, financial reporting, and reconciliations.

Manage and oversee AIA billing on the G702/G703 forms, pay applications, and job costing across active projects.

Prepare and maintain Work in Progress (WIP) reports, ensuring accurate job cost tracking and reconciliation to the general ledger.

Review and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and subcontractor payments.

Assist with cash flow management, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.

Ensure compliance with lien waiver and COI tracking in coordination with project teams.

Help manage and mentor accounting support staff.

Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls within Sage 300.

Qualifications

Proficiency in Sage 300 is required.

Hands-on proficiency with G702/G703 billing. This is the day-to-day work of the role, not a line on a list.

Prior experience in construction accounting required. Interiors construction experience is what matters most high-end residential is welcome but is not a requirement.

Well versed in Excel.

Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Able to work collaboratively with project teams and senior leadership.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage, effective the first of the month following a sixty-day introductory period.

Flexible Spending Account and a 401(k) plan after a ninety-day introductory period. The 401(k) is unmatched.

Commuter Check pre-tax commuter program.

Up to five sick days accrued a year, pro-rated in your first year.

Up to ten vacation days accrued a year, pro-rated in your first year and beginning after three months of employment. Negotiable.

Nine federally observed holidays.

Company-paid life insurance policy of $25,000.