In-Office Construction Accountant: Project & Costing Expert

Progressive Staffing LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office

Performance bonus

Job summary

Progressive Staffing LLC is seeking an Accountant for a local family-owned construction company in Western New York. The role reports to the Assistant Controller and Corporate Controller and covers day-to-day accounting tasks, project cost tracking, and timely close processes.

The position is full-time, in-office in Buffalo, with a salary range of $65,000–$95,000 plus a performance-based bonus. AIA billing experience and 3+ years in construction accounting are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a construction setting.
• AIA billing experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting activities including AP/AR and project billings.
• Participate in monthly close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Process monthly journal entries: accruals, depreciation, prepaid expenses.
• Maintain project accounting records: contract status, job costs, billings.
• Support annual budget prep, forecasts, variance analyses.
• Assist with external audits by coordinating documentation.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Project accounting

Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ComputerEase

Textura

ERP systems

Job description

Progressive Staffing LLC is seeking an Accountant for a local family-owned construction company in Western New York. The role reports to the Assistant Controller and Corporate Controller and covers day-to-day accounting tasks, project cost tracking, and timely close processes.

The position is full-time, in-office in Buffalo, with a salary range of $65,000–$95,000 plus a performance-based bonus. AIA billing experience and 3+ years in construction accounting are preferred.