Construction Bookkeeper

Overview

Established in 2014, JMD Contracting of NY is made up of a team of masonry and construction professionals, engineers, and estimators, specializing in high rise commercial and residential projects in New York City and the surrounding areas. We work directly with developers, construction managers, general contractors, architects and engineers, taking pride in understanding our clients' vision and safely delivering the highest quality build on time and within budget.

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Construction Bookkeeper with at least three to five years of hands-on experience in construction accounting to support our growth. This role is essential to the day-to-day financial operations of our business. You will be responsible for overseeing all bookkeeping functions for multiple active construction projects, managing the accounting department, and ensuring financial compliance and reporting accuracy across project lifecycles.

Core Responsibilities:

Project Accounting & Cost Management:

• Set up and manage job cost ledgers for new projects
• Code, enter, and reconcile invoices to appropriate jobs and cost codes
• Prepare monthly job cost reports
• Monitor actual costs vs. budgets and notify the project team of variances

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Process vendor invoices and payments, ensuring proper approvals and compliance
• Manage subcontractor compliance documentation including W-9s, lien waivers, and insurance certificates
• Track and follow up on receivables from clients and draw requests from lenders

Draw Requests & Billing:

• Prepare and submit AIA billing forms and monthly draw packages to lenders or project owners
• Coordinate with project managers for billing support documentation
• Track retainage and prepare closeout billing

Reconciliation & Reporting:

• Reconcile