Junior Project Accountant

JRM Construction Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top construction management firm in New York is seeking a Junior Project Accountant to support project accounting. The candidate will assist with maintaining contract files, handle subcontractor invoices, and interact with clients professionally. A 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Timberline software. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $100,000 with a focus on diverse and inclusive workplace values.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and stay flexible while meeting deadlines.
• 0-2 years of experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining organized project contract files.
• Help process subcontractor invoices and payments.
• Interact professionally with clients and vendors.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Flexible under deadlines

Customer interaction

Microsoft Excel

Education

4 Year College Accounting, Finance, or Business Degree

Tools

Timberline

Microsoft Office

Job description

JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State & Federal Agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US.

Job Summary

A Junior Project Accountant is responsible for supporting the project account for jobs assigned, helping as liaison between accounting and project management ensuring accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with maintaining organized project contract files
• Learn tounderstand AIA G702 and G703
• Assist with subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms and enter in the system
• Interact with clients and vendors in a professional, courteous manner
• Lean to understand Timberline BL, PJ, JC, AP modules
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Assist in review of sub-contractors’ statements
• Support full backup billing of CM Jobs

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and stay flexible, while meeting deadlines and goals
• 4 Year College Accounting, Finance, or Business Degree preferred but not required
• 0-2 years of experience in a similar position

Computer Systems

• Excellent computer literacy including experience with Microsoft Office product applications (ex. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Proficiency in business software application Timberline preferred but not required.

Salary Information

• To the extent this position is performed in New York, the annual salary range for this role is $75,000 - $100,000.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRMwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

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