Accounting & Finance Associate

State

Roslyn, NY

Specialism

Construction

Compensation

$65,000 - $77,000

We are a rapidly growing Long Island–based construction company entering an exciting period of expansion. We have a strong reputation for delivering quality work and a forward-thinking approach to technology, we are investing heavily in optimizing our accounting and systems infrastructure to support our next stage of growth.

Position Overview:

The Accounting Systems Associate / Administrator will play a key role in stabilizing core accounting operations and supporting the company’s transition from QuickBooks Desktop to Ramp, our new AI-driven financial platform. This role is a blend of hands-on accounting, systems administration, and process improvement. Ideal for someone who is both detail-oriented and systems-savvy.

The immediate focus will be ensuring smooth daily operations in accounts payable (AP), treasury, and system administration, while helping drive a successful migration to Ramp.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and oversee daily accounting functions, including AP, AR, treasury, reconciliations, tax filings, and coding review.
  • Manage daily cash operations, including ACH and wire transactions, and monitor account balances and payment approvals.
  • Serve as a system administrator for Ramp, managing setup, user access, approvals, and troubleshooting issues as needed.
  • Assist with the transition from QuickBooks Desktop to Ramp, ensuring data accuracy, process alignment, and workflow efficiency.
  • Support property tax filings, vendor management, and coordination with external partners.
  • Review and reconcile company payments, ensuring compliance and proper coding.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that enhance automation and efficiency through Ramp’s AI-driven tools.
  • Perform ad hoc operational and administrative tasks, including managing the company’s LinkedIn, Instagram, and other systems or platforms.
  • Document procedures and provide training to team members as new processes and systems are implemented.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
  • Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience, ideally within construction, contracting, or a similar fast-paced industry.
  • Strong understanding of AP, AR, treasury, and general accounting principles.
  • Systems-savvy with a demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new platforms; familiarity with Ramp or other accounting automation tools is highly preferred.

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