Job Description

The Naftali Group has an immediate opening for a highly intelligent, motivated, and detail-oriented Construction Project Accountant to join our Accounting Team located in New York City.

The Construction Project Accountant is responsible for all aspects of accounting and reporting as it relates to all development and construction projects of the company.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The applicant will be responsible for processing, tracking, and coordinating monthly payments for all construction managers and subcontractors on ground-up New York City development construction projects as well as existing multifamily holdings
• Responsible for the processing, reviewing, coding, tracking, and general ledger posting of construction draws for multiple projects
• The applicant will be responsible for preparing and compiling full draw applications to lenders in AIA formats on a monthly basis
• The applicant will review and enhance the existing system of controls and financial reporting for development and construction projects
• Interact with internal and external customers, other accounting team members, asset managers, property managers, construction project managers, and all necessary departments to ensure prompt resolution of issues and achieve maximum efficiency of operations

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• The applicant must be highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Timberline, and standard practices of AIA payment documents especially G702 / G703 requisitions and lien waivers. Yardi and other real estate accounting software experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 3 -5 years recent accountant level experience