Job Opening: Construction Accountant Location: Central Long Island, NY (Smithtown Area) — On-Site Position Type: Full-Time Compensation: $65,000 – $85,000 / year (commensurate with experience) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Match, Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays ABOUT THE COMPANY Commercial real estate development and property management firm based on Long Island with a robust portfolio of medical, office, retail, and industrial properties. POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Construction Accountant to join their centralized Finance & Accounting team. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, this role oversees project cost accounting across active ground-up developments and capital improvement projects. You will play a critical role in job-cost tracking, vendor payment workflows, budget variance analysis, and operational reporting to ensure projects remain on budget and financially compliant. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Project Cost Accounting: Manage high-volume accounts payable for active construction and real estate development projects; ensure accurate coding and proper approvals. • Budget Tracking & Variance Analysis: Maintain detailed job-cost ledgers, track budget changes, evaluate cost variances, and ensure proper documentation in alignment with internal controls. • Vendor & Contract Management: Coordinate timely payments to general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors while resolving invoice disputes or discrepancies promptly. • Reconciliations & Reporting: Assist leadership with monthly project reconciliations, work-in-progress (WIP) tracking, and custom financial reporting for executive reviews. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Project Managers, operational leaders, and external vendors to maintain seamless accounting workflows. • Special Projects: Support the Assistant Controller and broader finance team with ad-hoc financial analysis and audit preparation as needed. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field required. • Experience: 2+ years of accounting experience, ideally within commercial real estate, construction, or project-based accounting environments. • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with real estate accounting platforms (e.g., MRI, Yardi, or similar ERP software) is highly preferred. • Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to prioritize multiple project deadlines in a dynamic setting. • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders. Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $65,000.00 - $85,000.00