About this role
Job title: Construction Accounting Specialist
Description
- Seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accounting Specialist to support the day-to-day accounting operations of the business. This position plays a key role in managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, job costing, and month-end accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on construction accounting experience, strong system skills, and a solid understanding of project-based accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
- Review, code, and enter invoices accurately by job cost
- Perform 3-way matching and route invoices for approval within Spectrum
- Manage weekly check runs and vendor payments
- Assist with customer billing, monthly billings, and pay applications
- Support progress billing and ensure customer contract amounts are accurately entered and maintained
- Maintain AP and AR records and reconcile account activity
- Assist with cash transactions and general accounting functions
- Support month-end close and mid-month accounting processes
- Review payroll-related accruals and assist with accurate expense recording
- Analyze projected costs versus actual project costs
- Work within established approval workflows and accounting procedures
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continued growth initiatives
Requirements
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Minimum 2-3+ years of construction accounting experience required
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Experience with AP, AR, billing, and general accounting support
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Construction or project-based accounting experience required
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Experience with job costing, progress billings, pay applications, and WIP reporting preferred
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Spectrum experience strongly preferred
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Experience using construction accounting software required
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Candidates with only QuickBooks experience will not be considered
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
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About Robert Half
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Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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