Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Construction

Location:

Rockland County, NY

Compensation: $110,000-$125,000 plus Bonus

Overview

A well-established and growing construction contractor in Rockland County is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team, reporting directly to the Controller. This role is highly involved in project-based accounting, financial reporting, and job cost analysis, with strong exposure to leadership and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting

• Prepare and analyze general ledger activity and account reconciliations

• Assist with financial statement preparation and distribution

• Manage daily cash activity, including transfers, cash receipts, and bank reconciliations

• Oversee credit card reconciliations and payroll entries

• Drive AIA billing (requisitioning), lien waivers, and draw package documentation

• Support percentage-of-completion (WIP) reporting

• Partner with AP team to ensure proper job costing and coding of invoices

• Assist with project closeouts, ensuring all financial and compliance documentation is complete

• Prepare documentation for insurance audits (GL & Workers' Comp)

• Support external audits and financial reviews

• Maintain multi-entity accounting transactions and intercompany activity

• Assist with ERP/system optimization, improving reporting and close processes

• Build strong relationships with Project Managers and Contracts teams