Staff Accountant – Project Accounting

Job Description

Staff Accountant | LHH

The Tone:
This Staff Accountant opportunity is with a growing, mid-sized Construction and Commercial Contracting company, partnered with LHH. This position was newly created following a recent acquisition, reflecting the company’s ongoing expansion. The role is crucial for managing project financial administration and ensuring accuracy, offering a significant chance to contribute to the financial operations of an expanding organization. This is a high-visibility role with the ability to make a meaningful impact on the company’s continued growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Team: Report directly to an impressive and supportive VP
• Mission: Manage project financial administration, ensure cost visibility, and maintain financial accuracy for an expanding construction and commercial contracting company.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Financials: Manage project financial administration by coordinating customer invoicing and ensuring complete, accurate supporting documentation.
• Expense Analysis: Analyze and track project-related expenses to maintain cost visibility, financial accuracy, and alignment with project budgets.
• Reporting Development: Develop, update, and maintain reporting tools and spreadsheets that provide insights into operational performance and project activity.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with internal teams and external vendors to address payment inquiries, documentation needs, and account discrepancies.
• Process Optimization: Contribute to process optimization efforts by documenting procedures, improving workflow efficiency, and supporting system users.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Entry-level career.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience, open to entry-level candidates.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, Go-getter mentality.