Construction Project Accountant: Forecasting, Billing & Cost Control

STO Building Group Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pavarini McGovern, part of STO Building Group, is seeking a Project Accountant for the New York Business Unit. The role oversees financial activity on select construction projects from setup to closeout in collaboration with the project team.

Responsibilities include end-to-end financial support, invoicing, cost control, and revenue recognition. 3+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree are required; a discretionary bonus is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• The desired candidate will have effective communication and analytical skills.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend project kick-off meetings when applicable.
• Provide end-to-end financial support for all contract types.
• Participate in project finance reviews with the project team.
• Support cost-to-completion forecasts and billing projections.
• Monitor change orders and project budgets monthly.
• Analyze cost and schedule trends to identify overruns.
• Review client contracts for billing requirements and markup.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project accounting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

G702/G703 experience

Cost to complete forecasts

Job description

Pavarini McGovern, part of STO Building Group, is seeking a Project Accountant for the New York Business Unit. The role oversees financial activity on select construction projects from setup to closeout in collaboration with the project team.

Responsibilities include end-to-end financial support, invoicing, cost control, and revenue recognition. 3+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree are required; a discretionary bonus is offered along with comprehensive benefits.