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Are you looking for a career move that combines your skills in accounting and finance with opportunities to grow, innovate, and collaborate? This exciting Senior Accountant - Construction in Columbia, MD offers a chance to take on a dynamic position where you'll work on real-world development and construction projects while sharpening your skills and building a future. Ideal for professionals in with a couple years of construction related experience or interest in the field who want to make an impact and have a chance to build a career within the company, this role prioritizes professional hands-on learning in a supportive, team-driven environment. Ready to elevate your career and grow? Reach out to Jim Meade, Practice Director at Robert Half with your resume today and connect with him on LinkedIn!

Your day-to-day will be anything but boring! You’ll work on major projects while developing valuable skills in accounting and financial management:

+ Work on month-end processes, like tracking development projects, tenant improvements, construction costs, and depreciation.

+ Prepare and post journal entries, ranging from labor allocations to depreciation schedules.

+ Contribute to financial projections and variance analyses that help shape the future of the company’s dynamic projects.

+ Ensure vendor invoices, contracts, and change orders are properly categorized and paid on time.

+ Keep the job cost ledger accurate and updated, identifying and solving discrepancies like a problem-solving pro.

+ Support the full lifecycle of project accounting, including setting up project accounts and analyzing budgets versus actual costs.

+ Help leadership and teammates with ad hoc analyses that inform important decisions.

Additional Opportunities for Growth:

+ Participate in due diligence efforts for exciting acquisitions, dispositions, or financing processes under tight deadlines.

+ Partner with your team to identify and improve internal controls, ensuring everything operates smoothly.

+ Dive into additional accounting-related initiatives to expand your knowledge and experience.

You’ll have opportunities to not only refine your technical skills but also to explore your career goals, network, and learn from experienced leaders. Whether you’re looking for hands-on experience with big projects, focused mentoring, or next-level teamwork, this is an environment where you can thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline is required.

• CPA certification is preferred, with consideration given to candidates wishing to pursue.

• A minimum of two years of accounting experience, with prior construction accounting experience preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and adaptability to new software programs.

• Familiarity with accounting systems.

• Strong skills in account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and general ledger management.

• Experience with month-end close processes and financial audits.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze costs, monitor budgets, and resolve variances effectively.

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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