Staff Accountant

HireIQ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A well-established construction firm is seeking a Staff Accountant in New York, NY. This role involves assisting in day-to-day accounting operations, supporting month-end closes, and maintaining financial data. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 2-4 years of experience, and strong proficiency in Excel. Join a collaborative team in a stable organization with competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within project-driven finance.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of accounting experience, ideally in a project-based environment.
• Experience in construction or AEC is a plus.
• Ability to handle deadlines in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end close and reporting activities.
• Maintain accurate financial data in the accounting system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Excel

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

A well-established construction and AEC-focused organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations across a project-driven environment. The firm supports ongoing construction and professional services work and offers a collaborative accounting team with exposure to both corporate and project-related financial activities.

This role is ideal for an accountant looking to strengthen their core accounting foundation while gaining experience in a project-based industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general ledger accounting, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support month-end close and internal financial reporting
• Assist with job cost tracking and project-related accounting activities
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes as needed
• Help prepare supporting schedules for audits and internal reviews
• Maintain accurate financial data within the company’s accounting system
• Partner with project teams and internal stakeholders on financial questions
• Support process improvements and ad hoc accounting requests

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2–4 years of accounting experience (project-based or AEC exposure a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (construction or AEC systems a plus)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Why This Role

• Stable organization with consistent project activity
• Broad accounting exposure in a construction / AEC setting
• Opportunity to grow within a project-driven finance team
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits