Project Accountant - In-Office with ESOP & Growth

Schimenti Construction Company; Village of Rye Brook (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Schimenti Construction Company in Rye Brook, NY is seeking a Project Accountant to support the project team with contract billings, payments, timely reports, and closeout compliance. This fully in-office role reports directly to the Finance Manager.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in a Project Accountant role, experience with GC/Subcontractor environments, and strong Excel/Office skills. ESOP and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Project Accountant role.
• Experience working for a General Contractor or Subcontractor.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or comparable professional experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge and MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently to identify discrepancies.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Act as a central point of communication between clients and internal team members.
• Accounts Receivable - ensure client billings are processed timely.
• Accounts Payable - ensure subcontractor invoices are approved and discrepancies resolved.
• Collect and track compliance documents.
• Process payables with understanding of sales-tax and use-tax requirements.
• Generate monthly reporting and data analysis relating to client projects.
• Execute a proactive approach to project closeout.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Independence

Multitasking

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or comparable professional experience

Tools

Procore

Timberline/Sage

GC Pay

Job description

Schimenti Construction Company in Rye Brook, NY is seeking a Project Accountant to support the project team with contract billings, payments, timely reports, and closeout compliance. This fully in-office role reports directly to the Finance Manager.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in a Project Accountant role, experience with GC/Subcontractor environments, and strong Excel/Office skills. ESOP and comprehensive benefits are offered.