Project Accountant

Schimenti Construction; Village of Rye Brook (NY); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Zusammenfassung

Schimenti Construction Company in Rye Brook, NY is seeking an experienced Project Accountant for an in-office role reporting to the Finance Manager. You will support project billing, payments, reporting, and closeout compliance for assigned projects.

Qualifications include 5+ years in a Project Accountant role, GC/Subcontractor experience, a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and strong Excel/MS Office skills.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or comparable professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a Project Accountant role.
• Experience with a General Contractor or Subcontractor is required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office competence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to interact with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to problem-solve, multitask, and meet tight deadlines.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and teamwork are essential.

Aufgaben

• Act as central communication point between clients and internal teams.
• Manage client billings in AR to ensure timely processing.
• Handle subcontractor invoices in AP and resolve discrepancies.
• Collect and track project compliance documents.
• Process payables with sales/use tax considerations for projects.
• Generate monthly reporting and data analysis for client projects.
• Support project closeout with proactive actions.

Kenntnisse

Excel proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Team-player

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Procore

Timberline/Sage

GC Pay

Jobbeschreibung

At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As Employee-Owners, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands, and in 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by ENR. None of it happens without the team. That’s why we Build Different.

We are seeking a Project Accountant for our Rye Brook, NY location. This is a fully in-office role reporting directly to the Finance Manager. The Project Accountant’s primary responsibility is to support the project team regarding contract billings, payments, timely reports, closeout compliance, and any other duties related to assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a central point of communication between clients and internal team members
• Accounts Receivable - ensure that client billings are managed and processed in an efficient and timely manner
• Accounts Payable - ensure that subcontractor invoices are received, approved by necessary parties, and any discrepancies are identified and resolved
• Collect and track compliance documents
• Process payables with an accurate understanding of the sales-tax and use-tax requirements for the project
• Generate monthly reporting and data analysis relating to client projects
• Execute a proactive approach to project closeout
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Project Accountant role
• Must have experience working for a General Contractor or Subcontractor
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or comparable professional experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge and comfortable with other MS Office products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to build relationships with internal and external clients
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently to identify potential discrepancies
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage their time well on tight deadlines
• High level of professionalism, responsiveness, and confidentiality
• Team-player and ability to build relationships well across the organization and team

Technical Skills:

• Procore, Timberline/Sage, and GC Pay experience a plus

In addition, Schimenti provides a variety of comprehensive benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, enrollment in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a retirement savings plan, several paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).