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Senior Construction Bookkeeper / Construction Accountant
Garden City, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 Benefits
We are partnered with a rapidly growing specialty construction contractor operating across NYC, Long Island, Westchester and New Jersey that is seeking a Senior Construction Bookkeeper / Construction Accountant to join their team onsite in Garden City.
The company has built a strong reputation through repeat private-sector clientele and long-standing industry relationships.
With significant project backlog ($100m) and continued expansion plans, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business entering a major growth phase.
This is a high-ownership role working directly alongside company ownership and operations leadership, supporting the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping streamline processes, maintain accurate project financials and support operational cash flow management across multiple active projects.
There is also strong long-term growth potential for someone looking to progress into a future Controller-level position as the business continues to scale.
Responsibilities
- Full-cycle bookkeeping and day-to-day accounting operations
- AP / AR management
- AIA billing and requisition processing
- Journal entries and reconciliations
- Job costing, project allocations and profitability tracking
- Vendor payment coordination and cash flow support
- Working closely with ownership, operations and project management teams
- Supporting month-end close and quarterly CPA reviews
- Assisting with process improvements and accounting workflow organization
Requirements
- Construction accounting or construction bookkeeping experience
- Strong understanding of AIA billing, job costing and WIP reporting
- Experience within subcontractor, civil or specialty construction environments preferred
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
- Hands-on mentality with strong attention to detail
This is a fully onsite role based in Garden City, NY.
For additional information, please apply directly or contact Gareth Johnston at Kintec Search confidentially.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000