General Accountant chez Schimenti Construction Company

AT SCHIMENTI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we understand our people are our most important asset and with the best talent in the industry, we strive to consistently deliver world-class customer service. We are a premier general contractor across the retail, hospitality, and corporate interior sectors and continue to deliver exceptional results year after year.  By joining us, you become a part of a results-driven, professional, and collaborative team who was recently named New York Contractor of the Year by ENR.

We are seeking a General Accountant for our Rye Brook, NY office location in Westchester County. This in-office role is responsible for general ledger accounting, tax compliance and analytic support for company operations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and year-end work paper packages from posted journal entries and general ledger analysis
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local tax requirement and manage tax filing process
• Oversee the internal and external auditing process
• Maintain business and state licensing requirements
• Ensure that all insurance renewals are completed accurately and in accordance with annual timelines
• Conduct financial statement analysis and create reporting for leadership
• PILOST tracking
• Manage the corporate credit card process and assist with Concur expense approval process
• Assist with the subcontractor prequalification process as needed
• Partner with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed to ensure compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a similar field of study
• A minimum of eight years of professional experience in public or private accounting
• Advanced Excel knowledge required. Must perform V-lookups and create pivot tables on a regular basis
• Prior experience at a general contracting company or subcontractor is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of construction accounting processes, forms, and systems is preferred (Procore, Sage, etc.)
• Ability to prioritize and manage time well under tight deadlines
• Team player with an ability to build relationships across the organization
• Excellent organization and communications skills