Construction Project Accountant: Forecasting & Margin

Soni; Levittown (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni is seeking an experienced accountant to oversee project financials, working closely with the Controller and project managers on forecasting, cost control, and project profitability.

The role is hands-on with direct involvement in forecasting, cost control, and profitability analysis, requiring onsite work five days a week with occasional travel within the NY area. The candidate should bring robust construction accounting experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of construction or project accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong understanding of job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with construction accounting systems.
• CPA, public accounting experience, or JD Edwards exposure preferred.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week, with occasional travel within the NY area.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost reporting, tracking labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, budgets, cash flow projections, and profitability reports.
• Partner with project managers to explain variances, identify financial risks, and protect margins.
• Review project billing, change orders, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Support financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting controls.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Job costing

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

JD Edwards

Construction accounting software

Job description

Soni is seeking an experienced accountant to oversee project financials, working closely with the Controller and project managers on forecasting, cost control, and project profitability.

The role is hands-on with direct involvement in forecasting, cost control, and profitability analysis, requiring onsite work five days a week with occasional travel within the NY area. The candidate should bring robust construction accounting experience and strong Excel skills.