Accountant – Construction Accounting

Job Description

Accountant | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a permanent role at a client company of Robert Half, a leading specialized talent solutions firm that connects skilled professionals to opportunities at great companies. This particular client is a growing organization, likely within the construction industry, that prioritizes employee development, teamwork, and continuous improvement. As an Accountant, you will be instrumental in supporting comprehensive accounting functions, gaining broad experience, and contributing to the financial accuracy and growth of the business, fostering a long-term career path.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Permanent
• Team: Collaborative accounting team
• Mission: Support comprehensive accounting operations, ensure financial accuracy, and contribute to the team while gaining broad professional experience.
• Tech Stack: Sage 300 CRE

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable: Manage accounts payable processes, including vendor management and payment administration tasks.
• Accounts Receivable: Handle accounts receivable activities, accurately apply cash, and provide support for customer accounts.
• Reconciliations: Perform detailed account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve identified accounting problems.
• Financial Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of financial reporting and specific project performance reports.
• Close Activities: Provide essential support for month-end and year-end close processes, alongside tax documentation and compliance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. This role is open to both recent graduates eager to learn and experienced professionals seeking to grow their careers within the accounting field.
• Experience: Internship, bookkeeping, or entry-level accounting experience is welcomed. Prior experience with core accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, or account reconciliations is beneficial.
• Skills: Proficiency in fundamental accounting principles and practices; demonstrated ability in account reconciliation and problem resolution; competence in processing accounts payable and accounts receivable; capability to support financial reporting and month-end close activities; detail-orientation and a proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Bonus: Construction accounting experience is preferred, including knowledge of job costing, subcontractor processes, lien waivers, and project-based accounting. Experience with Sage 300 CRE or similar accounting software is a plus.