Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant / Controller Must Have Construction

Industry: Ground-Up Construction • Land Development • Real Estate

Experience Required: 7+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Salary Range: $120,000 – $130,000

About The O’Neill Group

The O’Neill Group is a fast-growing real estate development and construction company with active projects across NY, NJ, and CT. We are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant / Controller with deep expertise in construction accounting, land development, and multi-entity financial management. This position works directly with ownership and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all daily accounting operations across multiple development and construction entities

• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and job-cost tracking

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Maintain WIP schedules, job-cost reports, and cash-flow forecasts

• Work closely with project managers to ensure proper cost coding and budget compliance

• Prepare and manage AIA billing (G702/G703), subcontractor compliance, lien waivers, and COIs

• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and vendor statements

• Create and submit construction lender draw packages

• Track financials for acquisitions, pre-development, entitlements, and construction phases

• Assist with audits, year-end close, and tax filings with external CPAs

• Improve financial processes, reporting systems, and internal accounting controls

• Provide ownership with financial analysis and job profitability reports

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of construction and/or land development accounting experience

• Strong understanding of job costing, progress billing, WIP reporting, and construction draw schedules

• Knowledge of GAAP accounting practices (required)

• Working knowledge of Gravity Software (ERP) is a strong plus

• Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, Foundation, or similar construction accounting platforms

• Ability to manage multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions

• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities & projects

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to work directly with owners, project managers and vendors

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred (or equivalent experience)

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000 – $130,000 salary, based on experience

• Health insurance and employer-supported benefits

• Paid PTO and holidays

• Long-term growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization

• Collaborative team environment with direct access to ownership

How to Apply

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Subject Line: Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant / Controller – Application