Construction Cost \ Accounting Clerk

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Cost Accounting Clerk to support time and materials processing on the Manhattan Tunnel Project in New York, NY. You will collect T/M tickets, verify accuracy, and coordinate with field, project, and accounting teams.

The role requires 2–4 years of accounting support experience, familiarity with accounts payable and payroll, and proficiency in MS Office; CMiC/Viewpoint/JD Edwards experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree is preferred.
• 2–4 years of administrative or accounting support experience, ideally in construction.
• Strong knowledge of Time and Material (T/M) processes and job cost tracking.
• Familiarity with accounts payable and payroll functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CMiC/Viewpoint/JD Edwards experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage Time and Material tickets from field personnel.
• Verify accuracy of T/M tickets and ensure proper signing, scanning, and filing.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and accounting staff for timely T/M processing.
• Assist with invoice tracking, coding, and processing; match vendor invoices with T/M docs and POs.
• Maintain organized filing systems for T/M tickets and AP records; support general office tasks.
• Aid in gathering environmental compliance data as required by the project or client.

Skills

Time and Material processes

Accounts payable

Payroll

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Data accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or Construction Management preferred

Tools

CMiC

Viewpoint

JD Edwards

Job description

## Construction Cost \ Accounting ClerkApplylocations: New York, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102891**Expected salary range for this position is $55,000 – $66,000 depending upon experience.****Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.****All staffing agency inquiries must be directed exclusively to internal recruiter Matt Bachman at [e-mail]. Direct contact from agencies to other employees is not permitted.**Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a **Cost \ Accounting Clerk** to join our Manhattan Tunnel Project in New York, New York.**About Frontier-Kemper*****Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction***At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in engineering and the construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexities. Our goal is to be the industry’s best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products.Frontier-Kemper-Tutor Perini joint venture was awarded the Manhattan Tunnel Project, part of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). A $1.18 billion design-build contract from the Gateway Development Commission for the HTP which aims to enhance rail resiliency by adding two new tracks between New York and New Jersey and rehabilitating the storm-damaged North River Tunnel. The project includes designing and constructing twin 30-foot diameter, 700-foot-long tunnels under the Hudson River, connecting to existing tunnels beneath Hudson Yards, and an access shaft at 12th Avenue, later serving as a ventilation facility.***Extraordinary Projects Need Exceptional Talent*****DESCRIPTION:**As a **Cost \ Accounting Clerk** at Frontier-Kemper, you will have the opportunity to:* Collect and manage Time and Material (T/M) tickets from field personnel.* Assist field teams in identifying work requiring T/M documentation.* Verify accuracy of T/M tickets and ensure they are properly signed, scanned, distributed, and filed.* Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and accounting staff to ensure timely T/M processing.* Assist with invoice tracking, coding, and processing.* Match vendor invoices with T/M documentation and purchase orders for approval.* Maintain organized digital and hard-copy filing systems for T/M tickets, AP records, and other project documents.* Support general office administration and paper management tasks.* Aid in gathering, organizing, and submitting environmental compliance data as required by the project or client.**REQUIREMENTS:*** High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Accounting, Business, or Construction Management preferred.* Minimum of **2–4 years of administrative or accounting support experience**, preferably in construction or engineering.* Strong knowledge of **Time and Material (T/M) processes** and job cost tracking.* Familiarity with **accounts payable and payroll functions**.* Excellent **attention to detail** and **data accuracy** skills.* Proficiency in **Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)**; experience with **construction accounting software** (e.g., CMiC, Viewpoint, JD Edwards, or similar) a plus.* Strong **organizational** and **recordkeeping** skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities.* Effective **communication and collaboration** skills when working with field, accounting, and project teams.* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.***Frontier-Kemper builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.***