Project Accountant

Robert Half • Kingston, PA • 19h ago

Description

We are looking for a dedicated Project Accountant to join our team in Kingston, Pennsylvania. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in bridging operations and accounting, while collaborating with external stakeholders. As this is a long-term contract position, you will have the chance to contribute significantly to the success of our organization, with potential for growth based on your performance.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and manage customer invoices, including time-and-material invoices and other standard billing formats.

Record accounts receivable transactions and reconcile monthly invoices to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Set up new customers, projects, cost codes, and prime contracts within the accounting system, collaborating with project management teams to maintain consistency.

Assist in aligning project management systems with accounting applications to ensure accurate information related to contracts and budgets.

Lead the development and training of new procedures tied to updated accounting systems.

Calculate monthly job costs, including insurance, mercantile taxes, bonds, and additional identified expenses.

Provide notary services for invoicing processes and other business-related needs.

Generate and distribute weekly unit cost reports for project management teams.

Regularly review project-specific performance and financial metrics to identify issues, collaborating with the Controller and project management teams to resolve concerns.

Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 3-4 years of relevant experience.

Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve challenges effectively.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on customer service.

Capability to work collaboratively within a diverse, cross-functional team.

Self-motivated with a proactive approach to achieving results.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe/FoxIt; experience with Procore and Sage is a plus.

Background in construction accounting or public accounting preferred.

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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