Associate, Project Accounting

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New York, NY Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 29, 2025 Last posted May 29, 2025
Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Associate, Project Accounting

Job Description:

 

HITT is looking for an experienced Project Accounting Associate to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a strong individual to contribute in a key role within our accounting team. 

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for hands-on job cost accounting for multiple projects to include Subcontractor AP processing, Client invoicing, and budgeting

  • Maintain detailed knowledge of all costs related to each project

  • Actively involved with Project Management team to ensure they get the direction/support needed

  • Ensure existing Project Accounting and all Company Policies and Procedures are effectively communicated and enforced

  • Be aggressive, but tactful, in communicating/discussing/resolving accounting related problems with team, striving to correct problems in a timely manner

  • Actively monitor projects from a risk management perspective and elevate as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required

  • 2-5 years Construction or project-related accounting desired

  • Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work independently.

  • Ability to multi task

  • Able to prioritize while working in a fast paced environment. Detail, rule and goal oriented

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and exposure to ERP systems or comparable business software. JD Edwards experience a plus.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to balance speed with quality of results (we require both)

  • Detail oriented, organized, and disciplined

  • Friendly, courteous, and positive in nature

In accordance with New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), Local Law 32, the base salary range for this position is:

$73,700.00 - $95,700.00

Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

HITT Contracting, Inc. promotes a drug-free workplace.

About this role

Summary

Manage job cost accounting, subcontractor AP, client invoicing, and budgeting.

Job title

Associate, Project Accounting

Experience level

2-5 years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Located in New York, NY; remote work not allowed.

Salary

$73,700.00 - $95,700.00

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bachelor’s degreeconstruction accountingmicrosoft officeerp systemsjd edwardscommunicationdetail oriented

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

project accountingjob cost accountingsubcontractor apclient invoicingbudgeting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City