Construction Accounting Specialist: Job Cost & Budgets

Mid Hudson Construction Management; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Stable, growing construction firm

Collaborative, team‑oriented office

Full benefits package including 401K (

Job summary

Mid Hudson Construction Management is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accounting Clerk to support financial operations for our busy construction projects in New York. You will work with project managers, vendors, and internal staff to ensure accurate job cost tracking, budgets, and financial reporting.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities spanning invoice review, reconciliations, month-end close, and compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Construction accounting experience preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience using Sage or similar construction accounting platforms.
• Understanding of job cost accounting and project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with company policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and company credit card statements.
• Maintain accurate job cost records, project budgets, and cost reports.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, including job summaries and project budget reports.
• Work within Sage accounting software to support accounts payable, job cost reporting, and reconciliations.
• Assist with AIA pay applications, lien waivers, and payment documentation.
• Support month-end and year-end closeout procedures.
• Maintain organized accounting and project documentation.
• Assist with audits, insurance reporting, and compliance documentation as needed.
• Support payroll-related reporting; experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage projects is a plus.

Skills

Sage accounting

Job cost accounting

Excel

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Tools

Sage

Job description

Mid Hudson Construction Management is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accounting Clerk to support financial operations for our busy construction projects in New York. You will work with project managers, vendors, and internal staff to ensure accurate job cost tracking, budgets, and financial reporting.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities spanning invoice review, reconciliations, month-end close, and compliance documentation.