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Robert Half Finance & Accounting

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Howell, NJ
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring an Accountant. The Accountant will support daily accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, project billing, and general ledger maintenance. This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, smooth cash flow, and timely reporting across the organization. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Key focus areas include Prepare and send customer invoices accurately and on schedule, Process customer payments and apply cash receipts, and Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on past-due accounts.

Successful candidates bring Legally Authorized To Work In The United States. Important skills include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Project Billing, General Ledger Maintenance, Accurate Financial Records, and Smooth Cash Flow.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Accounts ReceivableAccounts PayableProject BillingGeneral Ledger MaintenanceAccurate Financial RecordsSmooth Cash FlowTimely ReportingOrganizedProactiveWorking in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentMultiple PrioritiesPrepare Customer InvoicesProcess Customer PaymentsApply Cash ReceiptsMonitor Outstanding BalancesFollow Up on Past-Due AccountsMaintain Aging ReportsSupport Collection EffortsReview Vendor InvoicesCode Vendor InvoicesEnter Vendor InvoicesMatch Invoices to Purchase OrdersVerify ApprovalsPrepare Weekly Check RunsPrepare Electronic PaymentsReconcile Vendor StatementsResolve DiscrepanciesTrack Project CostsTrack BudgetsTrack Billing SchedulesJob CostingAllocation of ExpensesPrepare Project-Related InvoicesT&M BillingProgress BillingFixed Fee BillingFinancial UpdatesMaintain General Ledger AccountsReconcile General Ledger AccountsMonth-End Close TasksAccrualsJournal EntriesReconciliationsReconcile Bank AccountsReconcile Credit Card AccountsAudit-Ready FilesReal Estate Experience

Qualifications

Legally Authorized to Work in the United States

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

Benefits

  • MDV

  • 401k

  • PTO

Our client is seeking a detail‑oriented Accountant to support daily accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, project billing, and general ledger maintenance. This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, smooth cash flow, and timely reporting across the organization. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable (AR)

  • Prepare and send customer invoices accurately and on schedule

  • Process customer payments and apply cash receipts

  • Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on past‑due accounts

  • Maintain accurate aging reports and support collection efforts

Accounts Payable (AP)

  • Review, code, and enter vendor invoices

  • Match invoices to purchase orders and verify approvals

  • Prepare weekly check runs and electronic payments

  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies

Project Accounting

  • Track project costs, budgets, and billing schedules

  • Assist with job costing and allocation of expenses

  • Prepare project-related invoices (T& M, progress billing, fixed fee, etc.)

  • Support project managers with reports and financial updates

General Accounting

  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts

  • Assist with month-end close tasks (accruals, journal entries, reconciliations)

  • Reconcile bank and credit card accounts

  • Maintain organized financial documentation and audit-ready files

Requirements

Real Estate experience is a plus.

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.

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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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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