Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant is a key contributor within JRM’s Accounting Department, playing an integral role in the Company’s financial close, reporting, and internal controls. The Senior Accountant supports accurate and timely financial reporting, account reconciliations, and compliance with multi‑state regulatory requirements through detailed account reconciliations and analysis of accounting operations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated workpapers, including review and analysis of the general ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and record journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist in month-end and year-end close activities.
• Actively maintain and review General Ledger accounts and activity, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with preparation of accruals and work-in-progress schedule.
• Assist with the preparation of consolidated comparative financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement.
• Assist in preparing documentation and supporting schedules for annual income tax return filings and audit requests.
• Assist with sales and use tax compliance across multiple states and jurisdictions, including preparation, filing, and payment of returns.
• Assist with ad-hoc accounting projects and financial analysis.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and recommend enhancements to accounting workflows, policies and internal controls.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, construction accounting is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

Computer Systems

• Excellent computer literacy including experience with Microsoft Office product applications (ex. Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

Salary Information

• To the extent this role is performed in New York City, the annual salary range is $95,000 - $120,000.

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Project Accountant

Company Overview

JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms.

As an employee-owned company, JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US.

Job Summary

The Project Accountant is responsible for concurrent Core & Shell and Interior projects and will act as liaison between accounting and project management ensuring accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor project progress by processing & reviewing subcontractor AIAs with full understanding for accuracy.
• When required, attend pencil meetings with Owner and Architect to ensure proper and accurate pay application per client contractual terms.
• Coordinate subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms and enter in the system.
• Review and process Accounts Payable for General Conditions, General Requirement invoices in addition to Trade Work in Place.
• Review and interpret client contracts, subcontractor documents, payment terms, Insurance, Bond requirements, Contingency, Fee calculations, Florida Subcontractor Lien Laws Notice to Owner, and Waiver Requirements.
• Generate Billings, Timberline, and future ERP System generated billings and Multi Tab Excel billings. Prepare full backup requirements as requested by client and Contractual Agreement, IE Payroll, Labor, General Conditions, General Requirements, Technology Cost, Trade WIP, Materials Stored Cost and Conditional and Unconditional Waivers.
• Review and process Accounts Receivable and respond to client & vendor billing inquiries.
• Assist in monitoring cash flow and communicate with PM/PX on tracking Accounts Receivables.
• Assist with Cashflow Forecast and Project Forecast for Finance Team.
• Analyze projects; generate job costing reports to provide meaningful input to project teams.
• Review of sub-contractors’ statements and reconciliation of variances.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Related field,
• At least 5 years of prior relevant experience working in Project Accounting for a Construction company handling Core and Shell Ground up Construction.
• Commonly used concepts, functions, practices, and procedures within the construction field including cost coding and pricing, purchase orders, etc.
• Clear understanding of contract types (Construction Manager as Agent, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Lump Sum, Cost Plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple construction projects and activities.
• Must be proactive in communication with Upper Management, Project Team, and Subcontractors.
• Strong attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills.
• Ability to provide Unparallel Client Service and support to Project Team.

Computer Systems

• Excellent computer literacy including experience with Microsoft Office product applications (ex. Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) 

• Strong Excel Skills (Xlookup’s, Sumifs, Multi tab Excel Worksheets)