Assistant Project Accountant

Hunter Roberts Construction Group LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Roberts Construction Group LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Accountant in New York to support the project accounting team. You will assist in setting up project files, manage billing documents, and coordinate payables and receivables with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely processing.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and strong data-entry and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Excellent communication and data-entry skills.
• Experience with project accounting or construction billing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and maintaining project accounting files.
• Assist in preparing billing documents and submitting for processing.
• Manage project accounts payable and receivable and coordinate with subcontractors on invoices.
• Enter subcontractor contracts and change orders; support in audits and journal entries.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Data entry

Invoices coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

Title: Assistant Project Accountant

Department: New York Operations

Reports To: Project Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, Accounting Manager and Financial Manager.

Job summary

The Assistant Project Accountant Reports directly to the Project Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, Accounting Manager and Financial Manager. The Assistant Project Accountant is responsible for assisting in providing the Business Unit and projects with quality financial support while adhering to HRCG's accounting practices and financial systems.

Summary of essential job functions

• Assist in setting up and maintaining the project accounting files.
• Assist in maintaining reporting tools such as insurance requirement for subcontractors.
• Assist in Preparing required billing documents.
• Attend pencil meetings as needed.
• Assist in managing project accounts payables and receivables, including communicating with subcontractors and vendors regarding invoices.
• Assist in entering subcontractor contracts and change orders.
• Assist Project Accountant in timely and accurate billing proofs. Assist in reviewing ledgers and assist in adjusting postings through Journal Entries or Accounts Payable.
• Assist in providing documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Establish solid communication with all staff, both project and corporate.
• Assist in reviewing weekly labor timesheets and submit to payroll for processing.
• Any other specific duties as assigned by the Accounting department.

Minimum requirements

Excellent phone skills, good common sense, good listening skills, works well without supervision, can take direction w/o follow up, excellent communication and good research skills. Excellent data entry using Microsoft Word / Excel/ Outlook/Internet. Ability to do research on problems.

Educational requirements include: a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred

Hunter Roberts Construction Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Salary Range : $65,000