Sr.bookkeeper​/Accountant​/Controller – Construction

The O’Neill Group — Hackensack, NJ

Industry: Ground-Up Construction
• Land Development
• Real Estate

Experience

Required:

7 Years

Employment Type:

Full-Time, On-Site

Salary Range: $120,000 — $130,000

About The O’Neill Group:
The O’Neill Group is a fast-growing real estate development and construction company with active projects across NY, NJ, and CT. We are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant / Controller with deep expertise in construction accounting, land development, and multi-entity financial management. This position works directly with ownership and senior leadership.

• Manage all daily accounting operations across multiple development and construction entities
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and job-cost tracking
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain WIP schedules, job-cost reports, and cash-flow forecasts
• Work closely with project managers to ensure proper cost coding and budget compliance
• Prepare and manage AIA billing (G702/G703), subcontractor compliance, lien waivers, and COIs
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and vendor statements
• Create and submit construction lender draw packages
• Track financials for acquisitions, pre-development, entitlements, and construction phases
• Assist with audits, year-end close, and tax filings with external CPAs
• Improve financial processes, reporting systems, and internal accounting controls
• Provide ownership with financial analysis and job profitability reports

• Minimum 7 years of construction and/or land development accounting experience
• Strong understanding of job costing, progress billing, WIP reporting, and construction draw schedules
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting practices (required)
• Working knowledge of Gravity Software (ERP) is a strong plus
• Experience with Quick Books, Sage, Foundation, or similar construction accounting platforms
• Ability to manage multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities & projects
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to work directly with owners, project managers and vendors
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred (or equivalent experience)

• $120,000 — $130,000 salary, based on experience
• Health insurance and employer-supported benefits
• Paid PTO and holidays
• Long-term growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization
• Collaborative team environment with direct access to ownership

Email your resume to: glamattina

Subject Line:
Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant / Controller — Application

The O’Neill Group