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Project Accounting / Payroll Specialist

Project Accounting / Payroll Specialist

CFSNew Rochelle, NY, United States
13 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Title :

Project Accounting / Payroll Specialist - Major NYC Infrastructure Projects

Salary :

Competitive + overtime / benefits

Why CFS Is Excited To Fill This :

  • Access to one of NYC's flagship public infrastructure redevelopments : Midtown Bus Terminal and Broadway Bridge
  • Proven leadership team with 24+ years' tenure; offers expert mentorship and internal mobility
  • Stable, employee-owned company with a track record of supporting long career progression
  • Urgent team build-up as project hits critical mobilization; direct visibility with senior management

Key Responsibilities :

  • Support project accounting, including invoice processing and vendor management (AP focus)
  • Manage payroll or project-based timekeeping (role depending on placement)
  • Assist with mobilization and office setup for new project phases
  • Collaborate closely with project controllers and executive team for training and hand-off
  • Contribute to a culture of open communication and process improvement

    • Must-Have Skills / Experience :

  • Accounts payable OR payroll processing experience in a construction or project-driven environment ( Required )
  • Proactive, eager learner comfortable in dynamic project settings ( Required )
  • Experience with JDE software ( Preferred ; Inferred, Confidence : 80%)

    • Preferred Skills :

  • Prior experience on large-scale construction / engineering projects ( Preferred )

    • Location & Pattern :

    Manhattan, NY ; office setup in progress

    Benefits & Perks :

  • Employee-owned structure; strong internal growth pathways
  • Overtime eligible; medical / benefits package (details at interview)
  • PTO (details at interview)
  • Mentorship by tenured senior project controller

    • About the Company :

    Perini is a nationally recognized leader in large-scale public infrastructure. Employees thrive in a supportive and stable environment - 24+ year tenures are not uncommon. With a proven record of upward mobility, the firm values knowledge-sharing, training, and open communication.

    Compensation : $70,000.00-$85,000.00

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