Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

Description

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller - (GC / Construction Management business)

Direct-Hire / Permanent position

Robert Half contact: Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com.

Fully onsite role, 5 days per week in office

-Construction industry accounting experience is required for this position-

Robert Half is partnering with a construction company seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to report directly to the Corporate Treasurer. This hands-on role will oversee core accounting operations and support project financial management in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee AP and AR process and AP and AR Specialists within the department

• Process AIA requisitions for owners.

• Manage certified payroll for subcontractors.

• Handle job costing and set up new jobs in the system.

• Lead month-end close and prepare journal entries.

• Maintain the general ledger and balance monthly statements.

• Perform bank, vendor, and subcontractor reconciliations.

• Create and manage the annual budget.

• Initiate purchase orders.

• Manage sales and use tax compliance.

• Oversee contracts administration.

Qualifications

• Construction accounting experience required.

• Strong knowledge of AIA billing, certified payroll, job costing, and subcontractor accounting.

• Experience with month-end close, budgeting, reconciliations, and general ledger management.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Our client has been in business for over 35 years, has a great reputation in the industry, and is experience strong growth and expansion the last several years!

For immediate consideration, please apply today and/or email your resume directly to Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. All inquiries will remain confidential.

Requirements

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller - (GC / Construction Management business)

Direct-Hire / Permanent position

Robert Half contact: Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com.

Fully onsite role, 5 days per week in office

• Proven experience in full-charge bookkeeping with responsibility for end-to-end accounting processes

• Background in construction accounting with a strong understanding of project-based financial workflows

• Hands-on experience with job costing, subcontractor-related accounting, and certified payroll administration

• Proficiency with Sage 300, Sage Timberline, or similar accounting platforms used in construction environments

• Knowledge of general ledger management, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities

• Familiarity with sales and use tax reporting, budgeting, and contract administration support

• Experience with AIA billing and construction industry invoicing practices

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting

For immediate consideration, please apply today and/or email your resume directly to Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. All inquiries will remain confidential.

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