Junior 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 City, State & Federal Agencies, 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. JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US.

Job Summary

A Junior Project Accountant is responsible for supporting the project account for jobs assigned, helping as a liaison between accounting and project management, and ensuring accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting.

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Assist with maintaining organized project contract files
• Learn to understand AIA G702 and G703
• Assist with subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms and enter in the system
• Interact with clients and vendors in a professional, courteous manner
• Lean to understand Timberline BL, PJ, JC, AP modules
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Assist in review of sub-contractors’ statements
• Support full backup billing of CM Jobs

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and stay flexible, while meeting deadlines and goals
• 4 Year College Accounting, Finance, or Business Degree preferred but not required
• 0-2 years of experience in a similar position

Computer Systems

• Excellent computer literacy including experience with Microsoft Office product applications (ex. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) 
• Proficiency in business software application Timberline preferred but not required.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Eligible candidates must be work authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.