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 ONeill Group
The ONeill 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
Bachelors 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
Email your resume to:
Subject Line: Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant / Controller Application
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