Senior Construction Accountant

Description

Job Title: Senior Construction Accountant

Location: Buffalo, NY

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Real Estate

Compensation: $110k-$120k/Year

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

About the Opportunity:

• 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.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• 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.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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What You'll Do:

• 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.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

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

What Sets You Apart:

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

Additional Information:

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

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