Construction Project Accountant NYC

New York, New York

A luxury high-rise property developer is seeking an experienced Construction Project Accountant in New York City. This position supports multiple condominium and lease-up rental development projects. The Construction Project Accountant is responsible for accounting, reporting, and draw management across all development and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Process, track, and coordinate monthly payments for construction managers and subcontractors across multiple ground-up New York City development projects and existing multifamily holdings
• Review, code, track, and post construction draws to the general ledger for multiple projects
• Prepare and compile monthly loan draw applications to lenders using AIA formats (G702/G703)
• Review and enhance internal controls and financial reporting related to development and construction projects
• Maintain supporting documentation including requisitions, lien waivers, change orders, and payment records
• Coordinate with accounting staff, asset managers, property managers, construction project managers, and external parties to ensure timely issue resolution and efficient operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 to 5 years of recent construction project accounting experience
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Experience with Timberline and AIA payment applications, including G702/G703 requisitions and lien waivers
• Experience with Yardi or other real estate accounting software preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects

The client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

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New York City, Construction Project Accountant, Real Estate Development, Timberline, Microsoft Office, Yardi, AIA, G702, G703, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations, Budgets, Requisitions, Change Order Logs, Permit Logs, Insurance Logs