Senior Construction Accountant

Michael Page

Uniondale, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$110,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Uniondale, NY
POSTED
Today
A Senior Construction Accountant oversees full‑cycle project accounting, including job cost tracking, budgeting, WIP reporting, subcontractor payments, and month‑end close for multiple construction projects. They ensure financial accuracy, support project managers with real‑time cost analysis, and maintain compliance across contracts, billings, and company financial controls.

Client Details

My client is a construction company that specializes in managing and delivering residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects from initial planning through completion. The firm oversees labor, materials, budgets, and timelines to ensure high‑quality, compliant, and on‑schedule project execution.

Description

• Oversee AP/AR functions, including invoicing, collections, and vendor cost entry for timely payment processing
* Conduct detailed job costing and financial tracking across multiple ongoing construction projects
* Monitor project backlog and support commission structure calculations and reporting
* Serve as a point of contact for client billing inquiries and collaborate closely with project managers
* Manage vendor rebate tracking and ensure all insurance certificates (COIs) are current and compliant
* Maintain accurate cost coding, allocations, and supporting documentation for all projects
* Assist with month-end close activities related to project financials and reporting
* Uphold strong internal controls and ensure financial accuracy across all project accounting workflows
* Utilize Sage Contractor 100 (preferred) and Procore to manage project financials, reporting, and documentation

Profile

• 5-7+ years of construction or project‑based accounting experience
* Proven expertise in job costing and managing financials across multiple concurrent projects
* Hands-on experience with AP/AR, project billing, and revenue tracking processes
* Proficiency with project‑based accounting systems
* Sage Contractor 100 strongly preferred; Procore experience a plus
* Advanced Excel capabilities (pivot tables, formulas, analysis tools)
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
* Exceptional attention to detail and strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Job Offer

Competitive pay and a strong benefits package

MPI 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.

About the Company

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Michael Page

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://www.michaelpage.com/