Senior Project Accountant

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Compensation

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Location

Wallingford, CTHybrid

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring a Senior Project Accountant. Senior Project Accountant in the construction industry, hired as a direct‑hire permanent employee, will support the CFO and accounting team with project‑based accounting. The role involves managing project costs, developing budgets, ensuring GAAP compliance, preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, supporting audits, overseeing subcontractor payments, managing cash flow, tracking change orders, and collaborating cross‑functionally.

Key focus areas include Monitor and track construction project costs, allocating expenses to jobs and analyzing variances., Assist in creating project budgets and regularly update forecasts for scope, timeline, or cost changes., and Maintain adherence to GAAP, industry accounting standards, and company policies..

Important skills include Construction Accounting Software, Excel, Construction Contracts, AIA Billing Standards, Lien Waivers, and WIP Reports. Preferred (not required): Project Cost Management, Budget Development And Oversight, GAAP, and Financial Reporting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction Accounting SoftwareExcelConstruction ContractsAIA Billing StandardsLien WaiversWIP ReportsCommunicationProblem-SolvingTime ManagementManage Competing PrioritiesProject Cost ManagementBudget Development and OversightGAAPFinancial ReportingAccounts ReconciliationSupport AuditsSubcontractor and Vendor OversightCash Flow ManagementChange ManagementCollaborate Cross-Functionally

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance5-7 Years Accounting Experience in Construction or Real Estate Development IndustryStrong Focus on Job Costing and Project Management AccountingLegally Authorized to Work in the United StatesCPA

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

Senior Project Accountant - Construction Industry

Direct-Hire / Permanent position

Robert Half contact: Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com.

Work Model: HYBRID - 3 days in office, 2 working from home per week

Robert Half's construction industry client is hiring for a Senior Project Accountant to help support the CFO and other accounting team members with their project-based accounting. Ideal candidates will come with industry knowledge and have worked in a construction accounting software previously. Main responsibilities will include project job cost, budgeting and forecasting, assisting with month-end close, preparing balance sheets, cash flow analysis, assisting with external audit prep, and sales and use tax filings.

Responsibilities:

Project Cost Management: Monitor and track construction project costs, ensuring proper allocation of expenses to individual jobs and analyzing variances.
Budget Development and Oversight: Assist in creating project budgets and regularly update forecasts to reflect changes in scope, timelines, or costs.
Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), industry-specific accounting standards, and company policies.
Financial Reporting: Prepare and present tailored project financial reports, including job cost breakdowns, profitability analyses, and monthly progress invoices.
Accounts Reconciliation: Reconcile general ledger accounts associated with projects, including accounts payable, receivable, and payroll accounts related to project budgets.
Support Audits: Provide required documentation and support to auditors during internal and external audits related to construction projects.
Subcontractor and Vendor Oversight: Verify contract terms, review invoices, and ensure timely payments to subcontractors and vendors.
Cash Flow Management: Analyze and monitor cash flow for individual projects, ensuring sufficient funds for ongoing construction operations.
Change Management: Review and track impact of change orders on budgets, ensuring updated financial projections reflect changes in project scope or expenses.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Serve as a financial liaison between accounting, project management, and leadership teams by providing actionable insights and recommendations.

Our client is able to offer a competitive salary based on industry knowledge and experience, and they offer a strong health insurance, 401k match, and paid time off package to all employees.

For immediate consideration, please apply today and/or send your resume to Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. I know the construction industry is a tight community so all conversations will be maintained with a high level of confidentiality.

Requirements

Senior Project Accountant - Construction Industry

Direct-Hire / Permanent position

Robert Half contact: Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com.

•Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years accounting experience in the construction or real estate development industry, with a strong focus on job costing and project management accounting.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in construction accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
Knowledge: In-depth understanding of construction contracts, AIA billing standards, lien waivers, and WIP (Work in Progress) reports.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills; ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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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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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