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Project Accountant

Manhattan, New York Permanent USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
A Project Accountant at a growing construction firm is responsible for overseeing project financials, including budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget. This role partners closely with project managers and leadership to manage billing, analyze variances, and support overall financial performance across multiple active jobs.
  • Potential for major growth within an established company.
  • Work directly with the CFO!

About Our Client

The client is a dynamic construction firm focused on delivering commercial and residential projects, with a strong emphasis on efficiency, collaboration, and client satisfaction. Known for its hands-on approach, the organization manages projects from pre-construction through completion while maintaining high standards of quality and execution.

Job Description

  • Key responsibilites of the project accountant include:
  • Manage day-to-day financial tracking for multiple construction projects, including job costing and expense allocation
  • Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and detailed cost reports
  • Analyze project financial performance and highlight variances against budget
  • Support billing processes, including preparing invoices and monitoring collections
  • Assist with month-end close activities such as journal entries and reconciliations
  • Collaborate with project managers to align financial data with project progress and timelines
  • Review contracts, change orders, and subcontractor agreements for accurate financial treatment
  • Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and construction industry standards
  • Maintain organized and accurate project documentation for audits and reporting
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve project profitability

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 2-5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably within construction or project-based environments
  • Strong understanding of job costing, WIP (work-in-progress), and project financial reporting
  • Proficiency with accounting software and strong Excel skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and variances
  • Strong communication skills for working with project managers and leadership
  • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and organization
  • Experience with billing processes, including AIA or progress billing, is a plus
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively



What's on Offer

Salary and benefits package!

Contact
Billy Kelty
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7037559

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Accounting
Industry
Property
Location
Manhattan
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Billy Kelty
Job Reference
JN-062026-7037559