Project Accountant

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$95000 - $125000 per year | New York, NY | On-Site | Permanent

We are a Manhattan based family‑owned general contractor with a deep track record of building high‑quality affordable and mixed‑income housing across New York City.

We’re growing our finance team and looking for a Staff Project Accountant who wants to do meaningful work in a tight‑knit, hands‑on environment.

This is an in‑office full‑time position based in uptown Manhattan.

Are you a 3+ year Project Accountant looking to work for a growing and dynamic company?

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• Build housing that has a real impact on New York City communities
• Direct exposure to ownership and the full lifecycle of complex affordable housing deals
• Family‑owned culture — your work is seen, and good performers move up
• Competitive benefits and clear growth path

• Prepare AIA owner requisitions and agency draw packages (HPD, HDC, HCR, HUD)
• Process subcontractor pay applications, lien waivers, and compliance documentation
• Maintain job cost ledgers, change orders, and contract files for assigned projects
• Support PMs and the Controller with monthly cost reporting and WIP schedules
• Assist with tax credit equity pay‑ins, draw certifications, and project‑level closeouts
• Track subcontractor compliance including W‑9s, COIs, M/WBE participation, and prevailing wage where applicable

• 2–4 years of accounting experience, construction industry strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Exposure to affordable housing, LIHTC, or public agency draws is a major plus — but we’ll train the right person
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, or similar construction accounting software a plus
• Strong Excel, organized, accurate, and a self‑starter

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