Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Vancouver, WA • 3h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support construction and development accounting activities for projects based in Vancouver, Washington. This Long-term Contract position will focus on financial reporting, cost oversight, compliance review, and coordination with internal teams and external partners to help maintain accurate project records and funding documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, works effectively across multiple stakeholders, and can manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

Manage the preparation and review of project funding packages and related internal documentation to support timely submission to project teams and ownership groups.

Examine billing activity, compliance records, and supporting data to identify discrepancies, assess potential risk, and elevate issues when needed.

Compile and review project-level and joint venture financial statements to help ensure accuracy and completeness.

Evaluate construction compliance materials such as lien waivers, affidavits, and preliminary notices to confirm required documentation is in place.

Produce recurring monthly accounting reports for construction and development stakeholders and distribute them within established timelines.

Prepare capital call and distribution schedules while verifying amounts and supporting calculations.

Reconcile direct costs, contract balances, and job-related accounting records, making corrections as necessary.

Assist with audit and tax support requests by gathering documentation and responding to year-end inquiries.

Serve as a day-to-day accounting contact for project teams, subcontractors, and vendors by addressing questions and resolving financial issues.

Provide guidance to less experienced staff members and contribute to overall team effectiveness through collaboration and knowledge sharing. Requirements - Experience preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger activity, and supporting month-end accounting processes.

Knowledge of job cost accounting and the ability to track, review, and reconcile project-related expenses.

Strong account reconciliation skills with attention to detail and the ability to investigate variances thoroughly.

Background in construction, development, project, or similar operational accounting environments.

Ability to interpret financial statements, funding documentation, and compliance-related records accurately.

Effective communication skills for working with internal business partners, subcontractors, and outside vendors.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize work independently.

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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