Accountant

••• Accountant •••
Pay Rate: $65,000-$80,000/year; Based on experience
Location: Latham, NY / Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; or Associate's degree with equivalent hands-on knowledge and experience
Experience: 1-3 years of accounting experience, ideally in construction or another project-based industry
Skills: Financial reporting and analysis, job costing, AIA billing, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, subcontract administration, Excel
Accounting Systems: Construction accounting/ERP systems such as Sage 100 Contractor or Sage Intacct preferred
Our growing client is seeking an Accountant to support both project accounting and corporate accounting . This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working with project teams and financial data while gaining broad exposure to construction accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close. The position works closely with Project Managers, Purchasing, and executive leadership and offers opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities of the Accountant will include:

• Maintain fixed asset schedules and workpapers , including capitalization, depreciation, and asset disposal.
• Assist with month-end close , including journal entries, working papers, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly WIP schedules , validate project data, and record revenue recognition entries using percentage-of-completion concepts and ASC 606 .
• Review P&L and balance sheet activity , identifying unusual variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Support financial analysis, project reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain vendor compliance documentation , including certificates of insurance, W-9s, lien waivers, and prevailing wage documentation; issue year-end 1099s.
• Oversee AP coding and posting for subcontractor, vendor, and overhead invoices and reconcile vendor statements.
• Monitor open commitments and evaluate the P&L impact of project and vendor activity.
• Prepare check runs and monitor project-level cash flow , coordinating AR funding with related AP obligations.
• Process subcontractor AIA pay applications , verifying schedules of values, stored materials, and retention against contract terms.
• Draft, issue, and maintain subcontracts and track approved change orders.
• Prepare and submit owner AIA billing applications and reconcile approved amounts with job cost and revenue recognition schedules.
• Prepare monthly Project Status Reports (PSRs) , process budget modifications and job cost transfers, and analyze over/under billing by project.
• Monitor job cost budgets versus actuals , identify discrepancies, and coordinate with Project Managers to resolve issues.
• Maintain organized project and accounting files , including contracts, change orders, pay applications, lien waivers, correspondence, and vendor records.

Qualifications for the role of Accountant:

• 1-3 years of accounting experience , preferably within construction or another project-based industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; an Associate's degree with equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis .
• Review or audit experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of P&L and Balance Sheet activity and how transactions impact financial statements.
• Strong understanding of debits and credits .
• Working knowledge of AIA billing (G702/G703), ASC 606, and WIP schedule preparation .
• Experience with job costing, subcontract administration, and change order tracking .
• Proficiency with construction accounting/ERP systems and strong Excel skills .
• Highly organized and detail-oriented , with the ability to manage multiple project files and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with Project Managers, Purchasing, and executive leadership .

Benefits:

• Bonus package
• Employer-paid benefits with 99% company premium contribution toward employee coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability (LTD)
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• Paid time off and holiday pay

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