Project Accountant

The successful Project Accountant will:Experience in project or construction accounting, with a strong understanding of billing processes such as AIA requisitionsHighly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesStrong team player with excellent communication skills, comfortable partnering with project teams and senior finance leadershipDemonstrates initiative and problem-solving ability, with a solid grasp of budgeting, cash flow tracking, and financial reportingExperience with Sage, Textura, Procore, or similar systems is a plusWhat's on offer:Opportunity to work on high-profile construction projects in Manhattan within a growing firmStrong exposure to senior leadership (Controller, CFO) and involvement in key financial decision-makingCollaborative, team-oriented environment with career growth potential in project accountingHands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, enhancing both technical and operational skills$100-130k salary + benefitsJob summary:SectorAccountingSub SectorFinancial AccountingIndustryPropertyLocationManhattanContract TypePermanentConsultant nameLeah MancusoJob ReferenceJN-052026-7028928 Project AccountantThe client is a building and construction industry firm in Manhattan that specializes in managing and delivering complex building projects.

Project AccountantThe client is a building and construction industry firm in Manhattan that specializes in managing and delivering complex building projects. They are seeking a Project Accountant to support financial operations and ensure accurate project-level accounting across their portfolio.The key responsibilities for the Project Accountant are:Manage project financials end-to-end, including preparing AIA owner billings, processing subcontractor requisitions, and tracking project cash flowEnsure contract compliance by verifying subcontractor insurance, billing procedures, and termsSupport budget management by coordinating updates with Purchasing and Project ManagersOversee weekly disbursements by selecting and processing invoices for paymentPartner with Project Managers and Executives to resolve accounting issues and maintain accurate project reportingCollaborate with senior finance leadership (Controller, CFO) on billing schedules, financial close processes, and overall project P&L impactMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The successful Project Accountant will:Experience in project or construction accounting, with a strong understanding of billing processes such as AIA requisitionsHighly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesStrong team player with excellent communication skills, comfortable partnering with project teams and senior finance leadershipDemonstrates initiative and problem-solving ability, with a solid grasp of budgeting, cash flow tracking, and financial reportingExperience with Sage, Textura, Procore, or similar systems is a plusWhat's on offer:Opportunity to work on high-profile construction projects in Manhattan within a growing firmStrong exposure to senior leadership (Controller, CFO) and involvement in key financial decision-makingCollaborative, team-oriented environment with career growth potential in project accountingHands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, enhancing both technical and operational skills$100-130k salary + benefitsJob summary:SectorAccountingSub SectorFinancial AccountingIndustryPropertyLocationManhattanContract TypePermanentConsultant nameLeah MancusoJob ReferenceJN-052026-7028928