Junior Construction Accountant – In-Office NYC

CLT Recruiters; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

CLT Recruiters in New York, NY seeks an accounting clerk for a family-owned high-end construction firm in Manhattan. The position is in the Finance and Accounting department, handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project cost reconciliations.

It is a non-exempt, hourly role with overtime eligibility and in-office five days. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, an associate degree, and strong Excel skills with a willingness to learn QuickBooks

Qualifications

• One to three years of bookkeeping, accounting, or accounts payable/receivable experience.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance or business administration preferred.
• Construction or project-based industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor and subcontractor invoices, coding to projects, cost codes and GL accounts.
• Review invoices for documentation and approvals before payment; maintain AP records.
• Assist with weekly vendor and subcontractor payment runs.
• Assist with AR, including preparing and distributing customer invoices.
• Support project billing, including progress billings and change orders.
• Maintain job cost records and help reconcile project costs.
• Reconcile vendor statements, bank and credit card accounts; research discrepancies.
• Review weekly timesheets; maintain vendor/subcontractor files (W-9s, insurance certificates, lien waivers).
• Support month-end procedures, including reconciliations and schedules.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in accounting, finance or business administration

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

CLT Recruiters in New York, NY seeks an accounting clerk for a family-owned high-end construction firm in Manhattan. The position is in the Finance and Accounting department, handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project cost reconciliations.

It is a non-exempt, hourly role with overtime eligibility and in-office five days. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, an associate degree, and strong Excel skills with a willingness to learn QuickBooks