Senior Construction Accountant

Job Title: Senior Construction Accountant

Location: Buffalo, NY

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Real Estate

Compensation: $110k-$120k/Year

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

• Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and financial reporting throughout the construction project lifecycle.
• Review contracts, purchase orders, and change orders to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with project teams to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and maintain budget integrity.
• Project Cost Setup and Budget Management:
  • Set up projects to separate costs by accounting category, such as Site, Building/Shell, and Interior.
  • Establish and document all budget and cost analysis procedures.
  • Ensure budgets are accurately entered into the MRI system and aligned with project plans and cost codes.
  • Enter approved revisions and budget reallocations as needed.
• Cost Oversight and Analysis:
  • Review and approve Purchase Orders (POs), Change Orders (COs), and Contracts for coding accuracy, adherence to project budgets, and alignment with project scope.
  • Work closely with cost segregation team to ensure compliance and proper coding for book and tax purposes.
  • Participate in PO and CO review with senior management.
  • Perform variance analyses, highlighting discrepancies between actual and budgeted costs, and collaborate with construction teams to resolve issues.
• Job Cost Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Maintain detailed job cost ledgers and monitor expenditures against budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare and distribute job cost reports and project financial summaries to project stakeholders.
• Billing and Revenue Tracking:
  • Prepare and manage tenant billables, deposits, and extra work requests with project managers.
  • Collaborate with the Billing Department to ensure timely and accurate invoicing for project-related costs.
  • Monitor lien waivers and conditional/unconditional releases to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Internal Collaboration and Support:
  • Attend construction job meetings to stay informed on project progress, budgets, and potential financial risks.
  • Support project managers in understanding financial implications of project decisions and adjustments.
• Audit Support and Compliance:
  • Prepare and organize detailed documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, construction agreements, and regulatory requirements.
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the reconciliation and closure of completed projects, ensuring proper allocation of remaining balances.

• Supportive, team‑driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People‑first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

• Associate Degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of experience in construction accounting
• 5+ years of experience in project‑level cost tracking and analysis.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g., MRI, Procore) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical abilities, with a collaborative mindset for working closely with project managers and executive teams.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and accuracy are met.

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.