Project Accountant

Salary/Rate:US$100000.00 - US$120000.00 per annum
Job Type:Office Based
Contract Type:Permanent
Town/City:Great Neck
County:New York
Sector:Finance & Accounting
Job ref:JN -032026-85000_1772720721
Post Date:03. 05. 2026
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About the Role

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Overall understanding of accounting procedures, general ledger, and subsidiary reports
  • Proficient in understanding financial sections within contract documents
  • Ability to create complex reports collaboratively with internal and external parties
  • Experience in multi-project accounting and reporting requirements of various sizes, stages of life cycle, with various owner and agency reporting requirements
  • Timely processing of reports, including project and subcontractor closeout efficiently and accurately
  • Monitor projects' actual vs budget reporting for variances with the foresight and ability to deep dive and provide the team with constructive feedback and guidance.
  • Review the ACR & budget vs actual monthly general conditions report for quarterly analysis
  • Reconcile and properly classify project cost and billing deferral based on project type and preconstruction agreement
  • Identify areas of improvement to assist in accuracy of reporting as well as efficiency providing potential solutions.
  • Create, review and monitor project cash flow and revenue assisting in resolving any variances
  • Experience in analyzing and projecting revenue and expenses over the lifecycle of general contract projects
  • Ability to review and understand trade billing rate schedules when requested by the project team
  • Assist with training and development of new, current, jr and project account I level team members

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
  • 5+ years of Accounting/Finance experience
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel (Excel Certified preferred)
  • Experience with Sage Intacct and Procore is a plus.
  • Must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, strong analytical skills
  • Must be highly organized with attention to details, results-oriented and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

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