Construction Project Accountant

Confidential Careers; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Yonkers, NY seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the full-cycle AP for construction-related expenses. You will code, enter, and match invoices in Procore and Premier, manage subcontracts, and ensure timely payments with compliance documentation.

You will collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to maintain project budgets, track reimbursements, and resolve vendor discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant construction accounting experience preferably in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable.
• Experience with Premier Accounting & Project Management software and Procore Project Management, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Word, Outlook.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the ability to engage effectively with vendors, employees, and management.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive attitude and self-starter mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions confidently.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process subcontractor requisitions, supplier invoices, and other construction-related payables by accurately coding, entering, and matching them within Procore and/or Premier project management software.
• Review A/P aging on a weekly basis with Management to ensure payments are made on time and resolve any outstanding issues.
• Prepare lien waivers, verify subcontractor insurance coverage, and ensure all required compliance documentation is complete and up to date before releasing payments.
• Resolve vendor discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and statements.
• Work directly with Project Managers to ensure all payment requests are submitted on a timely basis every month.
• Process vendor invoices for partner reimbursements.
• Track reimbursements in the billing and A/R Modules.
• Work on ad-hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Independent worker

Team player

Presentation skills

Education

Finance or accounting degree

Tools

Premier Accounting

Procore Project Management

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

This position works closely with the Controller to manage the full-cycle accounts payable process for construction-related expenses, including subcontractor payments, vendor invoices, annual 1099 filings, compliance documentation, and other related tasks. The role ensures timely and accurate payments, maintains comprehensive records, and supports financial operations to help keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The individual in this critical role will collaborate with a cross-functional team of Apex leaders to support the ABG mission: To build superior affordable properties that revitalize and strengthen communities.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Process subcontractor requisitions, supplier invoices, and other construction-related payables by accurately coding, entering, and matching them within Procore and/or Premier project management software.
• Review A/P aging on a weekly basis with Management to ensure payments are made on time and resolve any outstanding issues.
• Prepare lien waivers, verify subcontractor insurance coverage, and ensure all required compliance documentation is complete and up to date before releasing payments.
• Resolve vendor discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and statements.
• Work directly with Project Managers to ensure all payment requests are submitted on a timely basis every month.
• Process vendor invoices for partner reimbursements.
• Track reimbursements in the billing and A/R Modules.
• Work on ad-hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant construction accounting experience preferably in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable.
• Experience with Premier Accounting & Project Management software and ProCore Project Management, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Word, Outlook.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the ability to engage effectively with vendors, employees, and management.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive attitude and self-starter mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions confidently.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions:

You will be based in the corporate headquarters in Yonkers, New York

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Apex, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.