Project Accountant
Robert Half · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
On-siteFinance$25/hrFull-time
About the role
A rapidly growing General Contractor is looking to add 2 Project Accountants to its dynamic Project Accounting team — with the potential for one position to be at the Senior level depending on experience. If you're a Project Accountant coming from a General Contractor, have experience managing high‑volume WIP/project accounting, and thrive in a fast‑moving environment, this could be a great opportunity. This is a permanent, full‑time, fully benefited salaried position (not a temp or temp‑to‑perm role). The company is located in midtown.
Responsibilities
- Manage project accounting for roughly $25M in projects per PA
- Handle high‑volume vendor activity — sometimes 20+ vendors per project
- Own WIP and project accounting responsibilities
- Partner closely with project teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
- Prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy
- Work independently while communicating effectively across the organization
Requirements
- Must already have Project Accounting experience
- High‑volume project accounting experience is essential
- GC experience strongly preferred
- Construction Management backgrounds considered for candidates coming from the subcontractor side
- Residential construction experience highly preferred, particularly high‑end residential
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Self‑sufficient, proactive, and an excellent communicator
- Great attitude and ability to work well within a highly collaborative, dynamic team
Skills
- Sage Intacct experience is highly preferred — they recently transitioned to the platform
Benefits
Fully benefited salaried position.
Pay
Base: $90‑$130k base + discretionary bonus (based on experience).
Schedule
Office 4 days per week, remote 1 day per week (midtown location).