Senior Accountant - Creative Financial Staffing

Senior Accountant

CFS has partnered with a contractor in lower Westchester to help identify their new Senior Accountant.

About the company:

• Have been in business for 25+ years serving the NY Metro Area, along with surrounding counties.
• They work on a variety of contracts ranging up to half a billion dollars.
• This role is very hands on, and it can grow into a Controller position.
• High visibility to management and their owners.
• Great work/life balance and competitive compensation!

Responsibilities:

• Review and reconcile payroll records to ensure accuracy and proper allocation of labor costs to specific projects.
• Post job costs and payroll transactions accurately in the accounting system, maintaining detailed project expense records.
• Enter accounts receivable invoices and requisitions promptly and accurately, in alignment with project timelines and client agreements.
• Manage vendor relationships, including negotiating terms, resolving billing discrepancies, and processing payments in a timely manner.
• Assist the CFO in completing annual and quarterly financial tasks such as year-end audits, tax preparation, and insurance requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support project planning and decision-making.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and accounting standards relevant to construction accounting practices.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting OR from a construction company.
• Prior knowledge of WIP and job costing principles is preferred.