Project Accountant - Construction, In-Office, ESOP

Schimenti Construction; Village of Rye Brook (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Team-player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Procore

Timberline/Sage

GC Pay

Job description

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.