Bilingual Staff Accountant-Mandarin

Comrise; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Comrise is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager in New York. The role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate project accounting, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include managing accounts payable/receivable, preparing financial statements, and monitoring project budgets. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of four years of relevant experience are required, particularly within the construction sector. Familiarity with QuickBooks and Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of accounting experience, required in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, retainage, and tax filing.
• Familiarity with construction contracts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger and payroll.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor project budgets and analyze variances.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Justworks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager with strong construction-industry expertise to oversee financial operations, ensure accurate project accounting, and maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role will work closely with project managers, operations, and senior leadership to support financial decision-making across multiple active projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end close
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies
• Monitor project budgets, analyze variances, and provide financial insights to project managers
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and external reporting requirements
• Improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems
• Collaborate with operations, estimating, and senior management on financial planning and forecasting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of three (4) years of accounting experience, with required experience in the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, retainage, and tax filing
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, bill.com, and Justworks
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with construction contracts is preferred
• Prefer to Speak Mandarin is a plus, internal communication use