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Assistant Project Accountant

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Capstone Recruitment Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst, Cost Accountant
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

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
Experience & Requirements
  • 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)
Why This Role?
  • 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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