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Construction Project Accountant

CLT Recruiters LLC

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$105,000–$135,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Change Requests/Orders, Channel Strategies, Construction, Construction Projects, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Projections, Financial Reporting, Health Insurance, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Liens, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Team Player, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
Today
Senior Project Accountant

Full-Time | On-Site

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Accountant to lead the financial management and integrity of complex, high-standard construction and service-based projects. This role requires deep construction-accounting expertise, strong analytical capability, and the ability to partner closely with project and field teams.

As a senior member of the accounting function, you will own cost control, project financial reporting, compliance monitoring, and process improvement. You will serve as an essential strategic partner-ensuring accuracy, transparency, and fiscal discipline across multiple active projects.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Financial Oversight & Controls
  • Lead monthly reconciliations for project accounts and general ledgers.
  • Ensure precise cost coding aligned with budgets and work-breakdown structures.
  • Monitor committed costs versus actual expenditures and identify variances proactively.
  • Prepare complete, audit-ready draw packages (invoices, lien waivers, backup documentation).
  • Strengthen and enforce internal controls, including invoice workflows and documentation standards.
  • Create and maintain advanced templates for cost tracking, change orders, budgeting, and payment schedules.
Process Optimization & Systems Leadership
  • Review existing financial workflows to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
  • Champion best practices in documentation, compliance tracking, and accounting procedures.
  • Support enhancements to accounting software, integrations, and reporting tools.
  • Ensure all financial processes maintain clean and defensible audit trails.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Problem Solving
  • Partner closely with project managers, superintendents, and operational teams to support project success.
  • Provide calm, solution-driven financial guidance in complex or time-sensitive scenarios.
  • Promote clarity, consistency, and transparency in all accounting communications and interactions.
Compliance, Reporting & Contract Expertise
  • Monitor and enforce subcontractor compliance (insurance, licenses, waivers).
  • Support accurate financial management across contract types: cost-plus, lump-sum, and hybrid structures.
  • Maintain detailed project financial records aligned with internal and external reporting requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of construction accounting experience, ideally with complex or high-end projects.
  • Strong expertise in job costing, budget oversight, financial reporting, and ledger management.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with construction-oriented accounting platforms.
  • Highly organized, detail-driven, proactive, and able to operate with significant autonomy.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support multiple project teams.
Ideal Candidate

You will excel in this role if you:
  • Thrive in collaborative, design-aware, quality-focused environments.
  • Bring a solutions-first, calm approach to challenges.
  • Communicate with clarity, professionalism, and discretion.
  • Value craftsmanship, accuracy, and high standards.
  • Operate with accountability, discipline, and continuous-improvement mindset.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary range: $105,000 to $135,000, depending on experience.
  • Performance-based bonus potential.
  • Health insurance.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Support for professional development and certifications.

About the Company

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CLT Recruiters LLC

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