Assistant Project Accountant

BRAVO - A Cooperative Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Accident Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Competitive Salary

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Reimbursement of Professional Memberships and Licenses

Short Term Disability

Job summary

A construction management cooperative based in New York is seeking an Assistant Project Accountant to join their Finance team. This full-time role focuses on project accounting, requiring two years of finance experience and familiarity with the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The ideal candidate will assist with invoices, project tracking, and budget updates while ensuring compliance with standards. A bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. Salary range is $70,000 to $90,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of full-time experience in Accounting or Finance function.
• At least one year of experience in AEC industry accounting.
• Experience with accounting software and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable for operational expenses and invoices.
• Track invoices across projects and maintain an Excel master sheet.
• Review invoices for accuracy and request revisions if needed.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and update project budgets.
• Assist with preparation of financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Understanding of Accounts Payable

Knowledge of project tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Associate's degree from an accredited program

Tools

Microsoft Office

BST accounting software

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Introduction

BRAVO is the partnering of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together some of the industry’s most distinguished leaders and technical experts, united by their decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value to its clients by offering the full-breadth of architectural, engineering, and construction management services through an efficient organization that is structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Through our offices in New York City and Newark, NJ, BRAVO’s family of companies serve public and private clients covering a wide-range of markets, including education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water.

Why BRAVO?

At BRAVO, you will find a wealth of opportunities to create the career you’ve always imagined. We support, encourage, and empower our people by providing an environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. BRAVO brings amazing people together to make amazing things happen. We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, committed to remaining client-focused, agile, responsive, and accountable to our valued clients and the communities we serve.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• ACCIDENT INSURANCE
• COMMUTER BENEFITS
• COMPETITIVE SALARY
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
• LIFE INSURANCE
• MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
• REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND LICENSES
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY

Job Title

Assistant Project Accountant

Location

42 W 39th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018

Job Type

Full Time, Onsite Monday - Friday (8:30AM-5:15PM)

Job Description

Bradford Construction is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated junior to mid-level Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team and assist with project accounting. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong foundation in accounting and some experience and in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The Assistant Accountant will support financial operations by assisting with project tracking, invoicing, and cost reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable, including operational expenses and sub-consultant invoices.
• Maintain and track invoices across multiple projects; develop and update a master Excel sheet for all contractor invoices.
• Review invoices for accuracy and request revisions as necessary.
• Manage Accounts Receivable, including maintenance of Work in Progress (WIP).
• Review and update project budgets, providing timely budget updates to Project Managers.
• Assist with preparation of financial reports.

Minimum Requirements

• At least two (2) years of full-time experience in an Accounting or Finance function.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in accounting in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Experience using accounting software and ability to learn new systems.
• Familiarity with BST accounting software is preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred; Minimum of Associate’s degree from an accredited program is required.

Salary

$70,000 USD - $90,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.