Assistant Project Accountant

Job Description

Assistant Project Accountant | Suffolk Construction

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Suffolk Construction, located in New York, NY. Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests, managing complex, sophisticated projects across various industry sectors including healthcare, life sciences, and education. This role is critical for ensuring accurate financial processing and compliance for construction projects by managing accounting tasks. It provides a unique opportunity to learn the industry and establish a foundation for lifelong success within a company that values purpose and integrity.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person New York, NY
• Pay: $70000–$90000 yearly
• Mission: This role ensures the accurate financial administration of construction projects by processing requisitions, managing budgets, and monitoring cash flow.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Processing: Process the monthly owner requisition for projects.
• Compliance: Process subcontractor requisitions and ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Financial Management: Process budget updates and cost transfers for projects.
• Disbursements: Select invoices to be included in the weekly disbursement cycle.
• Oversight: Monitor and track the cash position of the project and assist in the administration of the Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP).

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another relevant field, suitable for an entry-level position.
• Experience: 0-3 years of related experience in an accounting capacity.
• Skills: Ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles; alignment with Suffolk’s Core Values of Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.