Senior Project Accountant - AMA Group - AMA Group : Job Details

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Title: Senior Project Accountant

Location: New York, NY

Office: Hybrid

Reports To: Controller and Senior Managing Principal

Our New York City office is looking for a Senior Project Accountant with prior construction project accounting experience to join our AMA Design Build team. This is a hands-on, independent role that offers an opportunity to be a part of a growing team: a successful candidate will be self-motivated and proactive.

This position offers a great opportunity to be considered a highly skilled subject matter expert in your field. Your daily goals will be measurable through being a team leader.

AMA Design Build (AMADB) is a full-service Construction Management Company established in 2004, emanating from its parent company, AMA Consulting Engineers, PC (AMAPC), a 170+ employee multi-faceted Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Design Firm licensed in 48 states and headquartered in New York City with three regional offices in Los Angeles, CA; Madison, NJ; and Miami, FL.

As the Senior Project Accountant for AMA Design Build, you will be responsible for assisting the project team with the financial management of multiple construction projects ranging in size from $5,000 to $15,000,000 in size across multiple states. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Manage and oversee the financial aspects of multiple construction projects, including setting up projects in various systems, tracking project costs, and revenue recognition.
• Maintain accurate job cost reports and analyze labor, material, and subcontractor costs. Ensure costs are appropriately allocated to the project.
• Record and manage subcontractor costs, including subcontractor costs accrual when necessary.
• Review client contracts to understand the invoicing process and required backup needed for each submission.
• Generate monthly invoices for all projects using Excel and AIA software.
• Collaborate with project team to review and track project contracts, subcontractors, change orders, and ensure accurate reflection in financials.
• Perform weekly bonding report reviews for all projects and issue updates to senior management.
• Assist with external audits.
• Prepare analysis of accounts as needed by client or management.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a construction project accountant
• Working knowledge of Sage 100, AIA, and Deltek

Skills

• Experience working on cross-functional teams within different offices
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
• High attention to detail

At AMA, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees flourish, individually and as a team. We offer comprehensive benefits and a rewarding work environment. We were voted 2023 Best Medium Companies to Work for in NY, NJ, and LA.

AMA Group is a leader in designing MEP/FP building systems for media, broadcast, and production facilities, with over 1000 projects completed. Founded in 2000 in NYC, we have offices across NY, NJ, CA, FL, and TX.

$105 – 115k