Construction Accountant

CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTANT (Permanent)
Our client a local family-owned construction company in WNY is looking to hire an Accountant to join their team. This person will work closely with the Assistant Controller and Corporate Controller to perform day-to-day accounting functions.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable accounts receivable project billings cash applications and other transactional processes
  
• Participate in monthly close processes ensuring all deadlines account reconciliations supporting schedules and reporting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
  
• Process monthly journal entries including accruals inter-company transactions depreciation amortization prepaid expenses and other recurring accounting activities
  
• Maintain accurate project accounting records including contract status job costs billings and project-related financial data
  
• Understand job performance and costs to ensure proper revenue and expense recognition
  
• Prepare monthly customer billings including AIA billing packages lien waivers and supporting contract documentation
  
• Build a comprehensive understanding of project financial performance including cost-to-complete estimates labor productivity equipment utilization contract compliance and profitability metrics
  
• Address billing discrepancies
  
• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets financial forecasts variance analyses and management reporting packages
  
• Assist with monthly financial statements cash reporting and forecasting
  
• Support external audit engagements by coordinating requested documentation and ensuring timely responses to auditor inquiries
  
• Support the ongoing evolution of accounting processes reporting capabilities and system enhancements as the organization continues to grow
  
• Work well both independently and in a team environment
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time direct hire
  
• 100% in-office
  
• $65000 - $95000 annually depending on experience plus bonus (based on companys performance)
  
• 3 years Accounting experience in a construction setting preferred; someone with less experience who is driven to learn and grow may be taken in to consideration
  
• AIA experience
  
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related
  
• Experience with ComputerEase Textura ERP systems and construction accounting software preferred
  
• Proficient in Excel
  
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  
• Strong attention to detail & accuracy
  
• Self-motivated but collaborative and team oriented
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: