Construction Project Accountant – Billing & Analytics Pro

JRM Construction Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction Management, with headquarters in New York City, seeks a Project Accountant to manage project accounting, ensuring accurate billing and financial reporting for assigned jobs. You will monitor subcontractor AIAs, oversee pay applications, coordinate invoices, and handle payables/receivables in a fast-paced construction environment.

Strong analytical skills and a 5+ year background in construction accounting are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field.
• At least 5 years of prior relevant experience in project accounting for a construction company.
• Familiar with cost coding, purchase orders, and related processes.
• Understanding of contract types (CM as Agent, GMP, Cost Plus).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proactive communication with management, project teams, and subcontractors.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress by processing and reviewing subcontractor AIAs with accuracy.
• Attend pencil meetings with Owner and Architect to ensure proper pay applications.
• Coordinate subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms.
• Review and process Accounts Payable for General Conditions, General Requirements, and Trade Work in Place.
• Review contracts, payment terms, insurance, bonds, contingency, and lien-law requirements.
• Generate billings, ERP system billings, and backup documentation per contractual terms.
• Review and process Accounts Receivable and respond to inquiries from clients and vendors.
• Assist in cash flow and forecast for the finance team; support project forecasting.
• Analyze projects and generate job costing reports for project teams.
• Review subcontractor statements and reconcile variances.

Skills

Project accounting

Construction accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Timberline ERP

Job description

JRM Construction Management, with headquarters in New York City, seeks a Project Accountant to manage project accounting, ensuring accurate billing and financial reporting for assigned jobs. You will monitor subcontractor AIAs, oversee pay applications, coordinate invoices, and handle payables/receivables in a fast-paced construction environment.

Strong analytical skills and a 5+ year background in construction accounting are required.