What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Ascendo Resources?
Ascendo Resources is currently partnered with a well-established union construction organization in the Bronx.
Our client is expanding and seeking a Project Accountant to support large-scale electrical and mechanical construction projects. This role works closely with senior finance leadership and operational teams and offers exceptional long-term stability, pension benefits, and annual guaranteed raises.
Key Responsibilities
- Track project costs, labor hours, change orders, and cost-to-complete
- Review, process, and manage subcontractor invoices and payments
- Monitor subcontract costs vs. budget and flag variances
- Support project managers with reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Coordinate with operations and subcontractors on billing and compliance matters
- Assist with month-end close, audits, and compliance reporting
Requirements
- 5 years of project accounting experience within construction
- Strong experience working with subcontractors
- Solid understanding of job costing, WIP, and cost-to-complete
- Experience supporting project managers and operations teams
- Viewpoint Vista experience strongly preferred
Benefits & Perks
- Strong Union benefits (Local union pension & healthcare)
- Eligible for paid overtime
- Automatic annual raise (minimum 2.2%) every April
- Long-term pension and retirement benefits
- Stable, growth-driven environment