Title: Sr. Accountant
Compensation: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Location: Hauppauge, NY (on-site)
Schedule: Mon-Thurs 7:30-4:30pm & Friday 7:30am-2pm
Reporting to: Controller
Direct Reports: Office Manager and Bookkeeper
About The Organization
Organization specializes in architectural glass and metal solutions, delivering innovative designs and high-quality installations that blend aesthetics and functionality. Team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of architectural craftsmanship.
Position Overview
The Sr. Accountant is responsible for the full financial lifecycle of the Company. Overseeing complex accounting activities, including month-end closing, financial reporting, and account reconciliations. Analyzing financial data to support forecasting, manage internal controls, maintaining the general ledger, preparing financial statements, and coordinate audits as it relates to the construction industry. In addition, oversight on construction project AR & AP include coordinating required project documentation as it relates to billing and compliance.
Your Contributions
Project Accounting & Job Costing
- Maintain and analyze job cost reports, including labor, materials, and subcontractor costs
- Track project budgets vs. actuals and identify cost variances
- Prepare and maintain WIP schedules
Billing & Revenue Recognition
- Prepare and manage AIA billings, subcontractor pay applications, and lien waivers
- Process change orders and update contract values
- Support revenue recognition using percentage-of-completion methodology
Financial Reporting & Close
- Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and chart of accounts
- Reconcile intercompany transactions across project entities
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with contracts, internal controls, and audit requirements
- Support internal/external audits, including workers’ comp and general liability
- Track Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and subcontractor compliance
Payroll & Tax
- Oversee certified payroll and union/prevailing wage calculations
- Manage sales and use tax filings, including tax-exempt project tracking
Cash Flow & Forecasting
- Prepare project-level cash flow forecasts
- Monitor timing of receivables vs. payables to support liquidity planning
Bringing to the Table
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4–7+ years of construction accounting or project accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and percentage-of-completion accounting
- Experience with AIA billing and job costing systems
- Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and project teams
- Experience with Star Builder, SAGE, and/or Timberline.
Incentives
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Vision insurance