Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Henderson, KY • 2d ago

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support construction-focused financial operations in Henderson, Kentucky. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate project accounting, producing reliable financial information, and helping teams monitor costs throughout the life of each job. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in construction accounting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with project and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Oversee daily accounting activities tied to construction projects and broader company financial transactions.

Record, classify, and monitor project expenses such as labor, materials, equipment usage, and subcontractor charges.

Compare actual job costs to established budgets and highlight variances that may affect project financial performance.

Process incoming and outgoing payments, including vendor invoices, subcontractor billings, purchase-related documentation, and customer invoicing.

Maintain organized subcontractor records and support compliance documentation such as lien waivers and related files.

Complete bank and credit card reconciliations to verify the accuracy and completeness of financial records.

Prepare month-end financial statements along with project-level reporting, including work-in-progress analysis.

Collaborate with project managers to review financial results, refresh cost forecasts, and support estimates to complete.

Enter financial data accurately and maintain well-structured accounting documentation for reporting and audit readiness. Requirements - At least 5 years of accounting experience, with prior work in the construction industry strongly preferred.

Strong understanding of job costing, project-based accounting, general ledger activity, and journal entry preparation.

Experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, subcontractor invoicing, and vendor payment processing.

Proficiency with Sage or similar accounting systems; experience with construction-focused platforms such as Explorer is highly valued.

Ability to prepare reconciliations, monthly financial reports, and work-in-progress reporting.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the ability to manage financial data accurately and efficiently.

Familiarity with sales tax processes and maintaining detailed, accurate accounting records.

Effective communication skills and the ability to work with project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and leadership teams.

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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