Accounting Administrator

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
65K-75K Annually
Junior
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The Role
Supports project accounting for construction operations, including job setup, cost tracking, billing, accounts payable, invoice processing, vendor payment support, coding verification, subcontractor compliance documentation, lien waivers, audits, and project closeout. Maintains accurate financial records and organized files while responding to subcontractor inquiries and coordinating with project teams and accounting leadership.
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Position Summary:

Structure Tone, part of STO Building Group, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Administrator to support project accounting and administrative functions for its construction operations. 

This position supports the full project accounting lifecycle, from job setup and cost tracking through billing, compliance documentation, and closeout support. The Accounting Administrator works closely with project teams, subcontractors, and internal accounting leadership to ensure project financial records are accurate, timely, and complete.

The ideal candidate has experience in construction accounting or project-based financial administration, understands job cost tracking and billing practices, and can effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Duties

  • Assist with project setup, including job information, billing requirements, contract values, and related accounting system updates.

  • Assist with accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, vendor payment support, coding verification, and resolution of AP-related inquiries.
  • Maintain organized electronic and physical files.
  • Prepare correspondence and respond to subcontractor inquiries related to lien waivers, contracts, and subcontractor compliance documentation to support accurate project administration.
  • Support special projects and audits as required.
  • Support project closeout and organize required financial documentation.

Qualifications

Required

  • Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or financial administration experience.
  • Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office, with strong proficiency in Excel.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred

  • Experience with construction management systems such as CMiC and Textura.
  • Familiarity with lien waivers, contracts, and subcontractor compliance documentation.

Skills & Competencies

  • Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Data Entry Accuracy
  • Strong Microsoft Excel Skills
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Organization, accuracy, and attention to detail
  • Communication and Customer Service
  • Problem Solving and Initiative

Salary range 65-75k, position is Eligible for Bonus based on performance and company profitability.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [Medical Insurance] [Dental Insurance] [Vision Insurance] [Health Savings Account] [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account] [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account] [401(k) retirement plan with employer match] [Life & AD&D Insurance] [Long-term Disability Insurance] [Short-term Disability Insurance] [Critical Illness Insurance] [Accident Insurance] [Hospital Indemnity Insurance] [Home & Auto Insurance] [Family Support] [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation] [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt] [Time Away Benefits] [8 Paid Holidays] [Group Legal] [Employee Stock Purchase Plan] [Identity Theft Protection] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program]  

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.  

EEO Statement: 

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.


We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About UsWe build amazing spaces. With our complete range of services—from site selection analysis to design and aesthetic enhancements to sustainable construction management and building infrastructure upgrades.

The STO Building Group family of companies
—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

EEO statement: We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other legally protected characteristics.

Skills Required

  • Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
  • 2 or more years of accounting, bookkeeping, or financial administration experience
  • Experience with accounting software
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Experience with construction management systems such as CMiC and Textura
  • Familiarity with lien waivers, contracts, and subcontractor compliance documentation
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The Company
290 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

Govan Brown & Associates is a national Canadian construction firm headquartered in Toronto. It provides construction management and general contracting services, with expertise in commercial interiors, core-and-shell construction, tenant improvements, base-building work, and federal services. The company supports projects across Canada by coordinating design and engineering teams, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, quality controls, safety programs, and closeout activities throughout the construction lifecycle.

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