Project Accounting/Payroll Specialist

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