Senior Accountant

A well-established commercial mechanical contractor is adding a Senior Accountant to their office in the New York metropolitan area.

This organization has built a long-standing reputation within the construction industry and is seeking an experienced accounting professional to help strengthen its finance function. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in construction accounting and enjoy working closely with executive leadership to improve financial reporting, support operations, and drive process improvements.

This is a highly visible opportunity for an accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing construction organization.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in the day-to-day accounting operations while partnering closely with executive leadership and external financial advisors. This individual will oversee key accounting functions, support month-end close, maintain accurate financial reporting, and provide construction-specific accounting expertise across payroll, job costing, WIP reporting, billing, and project accounting.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where they can influence processes and help strengthen the overall accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & General Accounting

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, depreciation, amortization, and account reconciliations

• Maintain fixed asset and prepaid expense schedules

• Perform bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting

• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances

Construction Accounting

• Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules

• Monitor job costs, project profitability, and committed costs

• Review project financial performance and identify cost variances

• Support project managers with job cost reporting and financial analysis

• Understand percentage-of-completion accounting and construction revenue recognition

• Review project budgets, change orders, and financial impacts

Payroll, Union & Compliance

• Process and review union payroll

• Support certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting

• Ensure compliance with union agreements and labor reporting requirements

• Coordinate payroll-related reporting and audits

• Assist with workers' compensation audits and insurance reporting

Accounts Receivable & Project Billing

• Prepare and process AIA progress billings

• Track retainage, change orders, and customer receivables

• Monitor collections and aging reports

• Support project billing documentation

Accounts Payable & Treasury

• Review vendor invoices and manage payment processing

• Prepare electronic payments and check runs

• Monitor daily cash activity and banking transactions

• Support cash flow forecasting and treasury activities

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Assist with annual financial reviews and tax preparation

• Prepare sales tax filings and regulatory reports

• Maintain subcontractor compliance documentation and certificates of insurance

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, and internal controls

• Participate in special projects and operational initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Construction accounting experience required

• Strong understanding of:

  • Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting

  • Job costing

  • Percentage-of-completion accounting

  • AIA billing

  • Union payroll

  • Certified payroll and prevailing wage (preferred)

  • Construction financial reporting

• Experience supporting commercial construction contractors

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Experience with construction accounting software preferred

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working closely with executive leadership

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Highly visible role supporting executive leadership

• Opportunity to influence accounting processes and financial operations

• Stable, well-established commercial construction organization

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow professionally within the organization