Senior Construction Accountant

Michael Page; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Strong benefits package

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Construction Accountant in Uniondale, NY. This role entails overseeing full-cycle project accounting including job cost tracking and financial compliance for various construction projects. The successful candidate will possess 5-7 years of relevant experience, ideally with proficiency in Sage Contractor 100 and excellent communication skills. Competitive pay and a strong benefits package will be provided.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of construction or project-based accounting experience.
• Proven expertise in job costing and managing financials across multiple concurrent projects.
• Hands-on experience with AP/AR, project billing, and revenue tracking processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP/AR functions, including invoicing and collections.
• Conduct detailed job costing and financial tracking across multiple ongoing construction projects.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to project financials.

Skills

Oversee AP/AR functions

Conduct detailed job costing

Monitor project backlog

Manage vendor rebate tracking

Exceptional attention to detail

Advanced Excel capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Sage Contractor 100

Procore

Job description

A Senior Construction Accountant oversees full‑cycle project accounting, including job cost tracking, budgeting, WIP reporting, subcontractor payments, and month‑end close for multiple construction projects. They ensure financial accuracy, support project managers with real‑time cost analysis, and maintain compliance across contracts, billings, and company financial controls.

Client Details

My client is a construction company that specializes in managing and delivering residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects from initial planning through completion. The firm oversees labor, materials, budgets, and timelines to ensure high‑quality, compliant, and on‑schedule project execution.

Description

• Oversee AP/AR functions, including invoicing, collections, and vendor cost entry for timely payment processing
• Conduct detailed job costing and financial tracking across multiple ongoing construction projects
• Monitor project backlog and support commission structure calculations and reporting
• Serve as a point of contact for client billing inquiries and collaborate closely with project managers
• Manage vendor rebate tracking and ensure all insurance certificates (COIs) are current and compliant
• Maintain accurate cost coding, allocations, and supporting documentation for all projects
• Assist with month‑end close activities related to project financials and reporting
• Uphold strong internal controls and ensure financial accuracy across all project accounting workflows
• Utilize Sage Contractor 100 (preferred) and Procore to manage project financials, reporting, and documentation

Profile

• 5-7+ years of construction or project‑based accounting experience
• Proven expertise in job costing and managing financials across multiple concurrent projects
• Hands‑on experience with AP/AR, project billing, and revenue tracking processes
• Proficiency with project‑based accounting systems
• Sage Contractor 100 strongly preferred; Procore experience a plus
• Advanced Excel capabilities (pivot tables, formulas, analysis tools)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Job Offer

Competitive pay and a strong benefits package

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