The O’Neill Group – Hackensack, NJ
Industry: Ground-Up Construction • Land Development • Real Estate
Experience Required: 7+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Salary Range: $120,000 – $130,000
About The O’Neill Group:
The O’Neill Group is a fast-growing real estate development and construction company with active projects across NY, NJ, and CT. We are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant / Controller with deep expertise in construction accounting, land development, and multi-entity financial management. This position works directly with ownership and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all daily accounting operations across multiple development and construction entities
- Oversee AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and job-cost tracking
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Maintain WIP schedules, job-cost reports, and cash-flow forecasts
- Work closely with project managers to ensure proper cost coding and budget compliance
- Prepare and manage AIA billing (G702/G703), subcontractor compliance, lien waivers, and COIs
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and vendor statements
- Create and submit construction lender draw packages
- Track financials for acquisitions, pre-development, entitlements, and construction phases
- Assist with audits, year-end close, and tax filings with external CPAs
- Improve financial processes, reporting systems, and internal accounting controls
- Provide ownership with financial analysis and job profitability reports
Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of construction and/or land development accounting experience
- Strong understanding of job costing, progress billing, WIP reporting, and construction draw schedules
- Knowledge of GAAP accounting practices (required)
- Working knowledge of Gravity Software (ERP) is a strong plus
- Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, Foundation, or similar construction accounting platforms
- Ability to manage multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions
- Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities & projects
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to work directly with owners, project managers and vendors
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred (or equivalent experience)
Compensation & Benefits:
- $120,000 – $130,000 salary, based on experience
- Health insurance and employer-supported benefits
- Paid PTO and holidays
- Long-term growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization
- Collaborative team environment with direct access to ownership
How to Apply
Email your resume to: glamattina@theoneillgroup.us
Subject Line: Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant / Controller – Application
