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Construction Cost \ Accounting Clerk

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc., New York, NY, United States


Position Details
Title:

Cost Accounting Clerk

Location:

Manhattan, New York, New York

Salary:

$55,000 – $66,000 depending upon experience

Work arrangement:

On-site, Monday through Friday

Note:

No staffing agency candidates will be considered.

Eligibility:

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

About the Project
Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Cost Accounting Clerk to join our Manhattan Tunnel Project in New York.

Description
As a Cost Accounting Clerk at Frontier-Kemper, you will:

Collect and manage Time and Material (T/M) tickets from field personnel.

Assist field teams in identifying work requiring T/M documentation.

Verify accuracy of T/M tickets and ensure proper signing, scanning, distribution, and filing.

Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and accounting staff to ensure timely T/M processing.

Assist with invoice tracking, coding, and processing.

Match vendor invoices with T/M documentation and purchase orders for approval.

Maintain organized digital and hard‑copy filing systems for T/M tickets, AP records, and other project documents.

Support general office administration and paper management tasks.

Aid in gathering, organizing, and submitting environmental compliance data as required by the project or client.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Accounting, Business, or Construction Management preferred.

Minimum 2–4 years of administrative or accounting support experience, preferably in construction or engineering.

Strong knowledge of Time and Material (T/M) processes and job cost tracking.

Familiarity with accounts payable and payroll functions.

Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with construction accounting software (CMiC, Viewpoint, JD Edwards or similar) a plus.

Strong organizational and record‑keeping skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with field, accounting, and project teams.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Frontier‑Kemper is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

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