Senior Project Accountant

Join Our Team at The Douglaston Companies

What we are looking for:

At The Douglaston Companies, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that great ideas come from working together, sharing perspectives, and supporting one another to achieve common goals. We’re excited to announce an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Why Choose The Douglaston Companies?

Continuous Learning and Development: Your growth matters to us. We offer ongoing professional development through in-person and virtual training programs designed to sharpen your skills and help you thrive.

Community Commitment: We don’t just build properties—we build communities. Our team actively gives back, creating meaningful impact and building a better tomorrow, together.

Career Advancement: This isn’t just a job, it’s a career. We invest in your personal and professional growth because we know that when our people succeed, we all succeed.  

What you will do:

• Collaborate with Controller & CFO to maintain adherence to company accounting policies and procedures 

• Prepare and evaluate financial schedules such as project deferrals and WIP reports for review with CFO 

• Maintain strong internal controls over project finances, including document management, approvals, and reconciliation procedures 

• Knowledge and experience in Preconstruction and Construction agreements and how to record, reflect and reconcile in the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers. Including Capital Improvement, Sales Tax Exempt and Repair and Maintenance work 

• Manage job costing for complex construction projects (categorization, recording, analysis, monitoring) 

• Assist in all audits including workpaper preparation, review of expense accounts and identify reclassification entries  

• Consider all potential factors and risk surrounding a subject to foresee and preemptively address issues 

• Partner with project executives and managers to provide financial insights 

• Analyze variances between budgeted costs and actual expenditures, investigate causes, and recommend corrective actions to PX 

• Identify department inefficiencies and deficiency's working with the CFO, recommending solutions 

• Prepare special financial analyses upon request 

• Mentor, develop and supervise junior team members 

• Perform other duties as assigned by management 

What you should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance 

• At least 10+ years’ experience in Construction Accounting 

• Adept at accounting software usage (Sage Intacct and Procore software a plus) 

• Advanced computer skills – Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP’s, Queries, Filters, etc), Power Bi, Power Point 

• Must possess excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and strong analytical skills  

• Must be highly organized with attention to details, results oriented and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written 

• Ability to safely navigate a construction site which includes the following: climbing ladders and stairs, use of job hoists, inclement weather conditions, hazardous/cluttered and dark areas, etc 

Salary Range

This position is non-exempt and will be compensated at an hourly rate equivalent to an annualized salary range of $118,000 - $150,000.

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply! The Douglaston Companies is proud to be an inclusive Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination based on any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including, but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, caregiver status, pregnancy, citizenship, military or veteran status.

Our Companies

Since 1979, The Douglaston Companies have been at the forefront of building some of the most exciting, transformative projects in New York City and beyond. Comprised of three vertically integrated companies, The Douglaston Companies lead projects through the complete lifecycle, from development to construction, and property management.  Together, the companies have brought more than 15,000 apartments to fruition and completed more than $4 Billion of development. Throughout every project we build and manage, The Douglaston Companies remain committed to founder Jeffrey Levine’s original vision: to revitalize and grow neighborhoods one building, one block, one community at a time.

Douglaston Development: The driving force of our organization, Douglaston Development spearheads property acquisition and development strategies, while fostering relationships with stakeholders and working closely with communities to develop best-in-class properties. Levine Builders: Our construction management arm leads everything from pre-construction and construction management to final commissioning and close out, bringing the company's projects to fruition. Clinton Management: Clinton Management provides comprehensive property management services for developments completed by Douglaston Development and constructed by Levine Builders. Clinton oversees our diverse portfolio of moderate-income housing, luxury apartments, commercial, and retail properties