Construction Project Bookkeeper — NYC

CLT Recruiters; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

FSA/HSA

Job summary

CLT Recruiters is seeking an Accounting Clerk for a high-end residential construction client in Manhattan. The role sits in Finance and Accounting, handling AP, AR, and project reconciliations in a non-exempt, hourly position.

The candidate should have 1–3 years in bookkeeping or similar roles, an associate degree in accounting/finance, strong Excel skills and a willingness to learn QuickBooks Desktop. Construction exposure is a plus; detail-oriented work is essential.

Qualifications

• One to three years of bookkeeping, accounting, or accounts payable and receivable experience.
• An associate degree in accounting, finance or business administration is preferred.
• Construction or another project-based industry is a plus, not a requirement.
• Strong Excel, and a willingness to learn QuickBooks Desktop.
• Accuracy and organization above all. This is a detail job in a firm that cares about detail.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor and subcontractor invoices, coding them to projects, cost codes and general ledger accounts.
• Review invoices for documentation and approvals before payment, and maintain accounts payable records.
• Assist with weekly vendor and subcontractor payment runs.
• Assist with accounts receivable, including preparing and distributing customer invoices.
• Support project billing, including documentation for progress billings and change orders.
• Maintain job cost records and help reconcile project costs.
• Reconcile vendor statements, bank and credit card accounts, and research discrepancies.
• Review and confirm the accuracy of weekly timesheets.
• Maintain vendor and subcontractor files — W-9s, insurance certificates and lien waivers — and track subcontractor payments.
• Support month-end procedures, including reconciliations and supporting schedules.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in accounting, finance or business administration

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

CLT Recruiters is seeking an Accounting Clerk for a high-end residential construction client in Manhattan. The role sits in Finance and Accounting, handling AP, AR, and project reconciliations in a non-exempt, hourly position.

The candidate should have 1–3 years in bookkeeping or similar roles, an associate degree in accounting/finance, strong Excel skills and a willingness to learn QuickBooks Desktop. Construction exposure is a plus; detail-oriented work is essential.