Assistant Project Accountant
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-01-26
Listing for:
Capstone Recruitment Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst, Cost Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Role
This is an Assistant Project Accountant position supporting a Senior Project Accountant on large-scale commercial interior and healthcare projects. Think exposure to complex, high-value work without being thrown in the deep end solo. You’ll be hands-on, learning fast, and building a rock-solid foundation in construction project accounting.
The company genuinely walks the talk on long-term careers; low attrition, strong mentorship, and people who actually stick around.
Key Responsibilities- Processing Accounts Payable invoices and supporting payment cycles
- Assisting with project budget setup and maintenance
- Supporting the Owner Billing process
- Helping manage intercompany invoices, payments, and reconciliations
- Assisting with monthly cost reports and financial close activities
- Ensuring compliance with internal accounting policies
- Communicating with vendors and internal project teams
- Maintaining organized financial and project documentation
- Assisting with contract reconciliation
- Supporting cost and revenue analysis
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2-4 years of project accounting experience (construction industry strongly preferred)
- Exposure to projects $10M+ is a plus, not a deal breaker
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with CMiC preferred
- Collaborative mindset, this role works closely with senior accountants and project teams
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, dependable, and not afraid to ask questions (that’s how you learn)
- Direct mentorship from senior-level accounting professionals
- Clear runway for progression to Project Accountant
- Stable, respected GC with a genuinely strong internal culture
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