Accounting Manager

PKF O'Connor Davies TalentConnect; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Peekskill is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee operations including job costing and payroll activities. The role requires at least 5 years of supervisory experience in accounting, preferably in construction or real estate. This position demands strong communication skills, proficiency in QuickBooks and Yardi, and the ability to meet strict deadlines. Compensation ranges between $150,000 and $175,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience is required.
• Construction or real estate background is essential.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple clients' accounting needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and prepare financial reports.
• Manage payroll activities and coordinate audits.
• Develop and maintain construction management systems.

Skills

Construction industry accounting experience

Management and cost accounting principles

Strong computer skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BA/BS Degree in Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Yardi

Job description

Our client, a construction firm in Peekskill, NY, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join the team. The ideal candidate has construction industry accounting experience, oversees day-to-day accounting operations, ensures accurate and timely recording of all transactions, and produces monthly financial statements and other management reports. Experience with job cost accounting and WIP reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of financial statements, job costing reports, budgets, cash flow projections, monthly draws
• Responsible for maintaining the general ledger and updating supporting schedules and workbooks
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Experience with variety of AP contexts including (a) high volume/low value vendor bills and (b) low volume/high complexity vendor bills (AIA/Construction billing experience a plus)
• Review construction contractor bills and reconcile against purchase orders and progress billing
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to both internal and external stakeholders
• Inter‑company reconciliations, prepaids, accruals, interest and provision calculations
• Responsible for multiple clients’ accounting and bookkeeping needs
• Prepare Property Tax Returns and other related tax forms
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Conduct analysis as required by management
• Complete ad hoc requests
• Communicate routinely with Project Managers on a variety of job‑related topics including bonding, insurance and contract agreements
• Work with project management staff ensuring proper compliance with accounting procedures including reviewing and analyzing job cost estimates and reports monthly
• Develop, implement, and maintain construction management system, including setting up projects (jobs), budgets, job costs, cost codes, contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and various construction progress reports

Payroll Activities

• Monitor weekly payroll to ADP for processing.
• Reconcile payroll numbers to accounting system.
• Update payroll system for salary changes, benefit changes, wage garnishments and new hires.
• Produce and review payroll reports for/with CFO.

Audit Coordination

• Coordinate year‑end audit with external auditors and assists in the preparation of audit schedules, data, and information.
• Work closely with the accounting staff to coordinate efforts to provide needed information for the auditors.
• Maintains the scope of the audit within the prescribed boundaries.
• Conduct internal audits of processes, records and information.
• Direct the implementation of needed adjustments as determined by audit.

Requirements and Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, MBA preferred
• Construction experience and/or real estate background, required
• Strong understanding of management and cost accounting principles
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Strong computer and software skills, specifically with QuickBooks and Yardi
• Ability to meet hard month, quarter and year‑end deadlines
• Highly organized with outstanding communication skills

The compensation for this position ranges from $150,000.00 - $175,000.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.