Project Accountant | AIA Billing & Construction Finances

Cobalt Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Project Accountant for a national general contractor in New York. You will reconcile and maintain accurate project accounting records, support the CFO with subcontractor payments, and participate in monthly close and financial reviews.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years in construction accounting, and experience with AIA billing, Procore, and Sage 300.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or similar field.
• 5+ years of experience related to the Construction Project Accountant role.
• AIA billing experience preferred.
• NYC and NYS public agency billing preferred.
• Sage 300 & Procore software experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Kick-off meeting with Project Management and Estimating teams.
• Process monthly client AIA G702/G703 pay applications via Procore/SAGE.
• Manage subcontractor project AIA invoicing via Procore/SAGE.
• Accounts receivable & AR collections: follow up with clients on outstanding pay apps.
• Assist CFO with weekly subcontractor payments.
• Assist CFO with month-end closing process.
• Complete project financial closeout after project completion.
• Monthly project financial reviews with PMs and CFO.
• Perform other duties as assigned by CFO.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or similar field

Tools

Sage 300

Procore

Job description

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Project Accountant for a national general contractor in New York. You will reconcile and maintain accurate project accounting records, support the CFO with subcontractor payments, and participate in monthly close and financial reviews.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years in construction accounting, and experience with AIA billing, Procore, and Sage 300.