SLSCO LTD. · 1 day ago
Assistant Accountant
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expSLSCO LTD. is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support project accounting on a major public PLA mega-project in New York City. This role is responsible for all project-level financial and administrative processing, ensuring compliance with owner and company requirements.
ConstructionHealth CareInfrastructureProperty Management
Responsibilities
Post and allocate materials, and subcontractor costs to project cost codes in CMiC/ACC and reconcile to job ledgers
Maintain accurate and up-to-date job cost records, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontract costs
Track purchase orders, change orders, and commitments, ensuring alignment between contracts, approvals, and system entries
Support requisitions and payment submissions to owner by compiling required backup and verifying completeness
Coordinate with project team members to obtain missing or corrected documentation as needed
Perform detailed reviews of data prior to submission to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness
Identify discrepancies or missing information and escalate promptly to the Project Accountant or Project Controller
Maintain strict version control and documentation standards
Process vendor invoices, subcontractor pay applications, and employee cost allocations in accordance with contract terms and owner requirements. Manage lien waiver collection, verify subcontractor compliance documentation, and track lien waiver status
Support invoicing and collections for owner billings; reconcile A/R balances and escalate exceptions
Assist auditors and client representatives with requests for financial and compliance documentation; ensure timely, accurate responses
Serve as a key administrative liaison between the project team, accounting, and external partners
Provide timely and reliable support to ensure project financial processes run smoothly
Support owner interactions by ensuring required documentation is organized, accurate, and readily available
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with CMiC, Textura, Excel; working knowledge of ACC or similar accounting platforms
Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to meet weekly and monthly deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills for working with project teams, subcontractors, and compliance officers
Must be able to work full‑time, onsite in NYC
Preferred
2–3 years accounting experience; construction/project accounting or public contract experience strongly preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Company
SLSCO LTD.
SLS provides the full spectrum of general contracting, construction management, infrastructure, disaster response, health and humanitarian services throughout North America and beyond.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-12-24
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