Onsite Project Accountant Assistant – NYC

SLSCO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SLSCO is seeking an organized Assistant Accountant to support project accounting on a major public PLA megaproject in New York City. The role reports to the Accountant and is full-time, in-office, requiring strong attention to detail and timely processing of costs and backing.

The candidate will manage job costing, AP/AR, vendor payments, and audit support, with proficiency in CMiC, Textura, Excel, and ACC. Onsite collaboration with project teams and compliance officers is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with CMiC, Textura, and Excel; ACC knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management; able to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with project teams and compliance officers.
• Must be able to work full-time onsite in NYC.

Responsibilities

• Post and allocate materials and subcontractor costs to project codes in CMiC/ACC.
• Maintain up-to-date job cost records for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontract costs.
• Track purchase orders, change orders, and commitments; align contracts and system entries.
• Process vendor invoices, subcontractor pay apps, and employee cost allocations.
• Assist auditors with financial and compliance documentation.
• Serve as administrative liaison between project team, accounting, and external partners.
• Ensure documentation is organized, accurate, and readily available for owner interactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

CMiC

Textura

Excel

ACC

Job description

SLSCO is seeking an organized Assistant Accountant to support project accounting on a major public PLA megaproject in New York City. The role reports to the Accountant and is full-time, in-office, requiring strong attention to detail and timely processing of costs and backing.

The candidate will manage job costing, AP/AR, vendor payments, and audit support, with proficiency in CMiC, Textura, Excel, and ACC. Onsite collaboration with project teams and compliance officers is essential.