Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | LHH

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role for LHH’s client, a growing mid-sized Construction and Commercial Contracting company. This newly created position resulted from a recent acquisition, indicating the company’s continued expansion. The role is critical for supporting the organization’s growth by managing project financial administration and ensuring financial accuracy. It offers a unique opportunity for an early career professional to make a meaningful impact within a high-visibility capacity, benefiting from strong mentorship and career advancement opportunities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person

• Team: Reports directly to a VP
• Mission: Manage project financial administration, analyze expenses, and develop reporting tools to support operational performance and financial accuracy.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Invoicing: Manage customer invoicing by coordinating requirements, monitoring contract billing, and ensuring all supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• Expense Tracking: Analyze and track project-related expenses to maintain cost visibility, financial accuracy, and alignment with established project budgets.
• Performance Reporting: Develop, update, and maintain reporting tools and spreadsheets that provide insights into operational performance, project activity, and financial results.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams and external vendors to address payment inquiries, documentation needs, account discrepancies, and other project-related issues.
• Project Lifecycle Support: Assist with various project lifecycle activities, including financial tracking, account reconciliations, closeout support, and final project reporting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, suitable for entry-level candidates.
• Experience: Open to entry-level candidates or those with 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Skills: Strong communication skills and a proactive, “go-getter” mentality.