Senior Accountant

A well-established commercial mechanical contractor is adding a Senior Staff Accountant to their office in the New York metropolitan/Queens area. This organization has built a long-standing reputation within the construction industry and is seeking an experienced accounting professional to help strengthen its finance function. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in construction accounting and enjoy working closely with executive leadership to improve financial reporting, support operations, and drive process improvements. This is a highly visible opportunity for an accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing construction organization. Position Summary: The Senior Staff Accountant will play a critical role in the day-to-day accounting operations while partnering closely with executive leadership and external financial advisors. This individual will oversee key accounting functions, support month-end close, maintain accurate financial reporting, and provide construction-specific accounting expertise across payroll, job costing, WIP reporting, billing, and project accounting. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where they can influence processes and help strengthen the overall accounting function. This role will evolve into a Controller position down the line. Key Responsibilities: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Lead month-end and year-end close activities Prepare journal entries, accruals, depreciation, amortization, and account reconciliations Maintain fixed asset and prepaid expense schedules Perform bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting Analyze financial results and investigate account variances Construction Accounting Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules Monitor job costs, project profitability, and committed costs Review project financial performance and identify cost variances Support project managers with job cost reporting and financial analysis Understand percentage-of-completion accounting and construction revenue recognition Review project budgets, change orders, and financial impacts Payroll, Union & Compliance Process and review union payroll Support certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting Ensure compliance with union agreements and labor reporting requirements Coordinate payroll-related reporting and audits Assist with workers' compensation audits and insurance reporting Accounts Receivable & Project Billing Prepare and process AIA progress billings Track retainage, change orders, and customer receivables Monitor collections and aging reports Accounts Payable & Treasury Review vendor invoices and manage payment processing Prepare electronic payments and check runs Monitor daily cash activity and banking transactions Support cash flow forecasting and treasury activities Compliance & Process Improvement Assist with annual financial reviews and tax preparation Prepare sales tax filings and regulatory reports Maintain subcontractor compliance documentation and certificates of insurance Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, and internal controls Participate in special projects and operational initiatives Must Have: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 5+ years of progressive staff accounting experience Construction accounting experience Strong understanding of: Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, Job costing, Percentage-of-completion accounting, AIA billing, Union payroll, Certified payroll and prevailing wage, Construction financial reporting Experience supporting commercial construction contractors Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Experience with construction accounting software Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities while working closely with executive leadership CPA certification (preferred) Why Consider This Opportunity? Highly visible role supporting executive leadership Opportunity to influence accounting processes and financial operations Stable, well-established commercial construction organization Collaborative, team-oriented environment Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow professionally within the organization #J-18808-Ljbffr