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Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team in Pleasant Hill, California. The ideal candidate will oversee financial processes related to project accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. This role requires a proactive individual with expertise in account reconciliation, billing, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

+ Process day-to-day accounting tasks, including accounts receivable/payable, job costing, banking, and PO/subcontract management.

+ Submit payroll to third-party provider; manage retirement and union payments, and update payroll-related records.

+ Enter invoices, issue AP checks, and handle 1099 preparation.

+ Oversee subcontractor billing and ensure up-to-date Certificates of Insurance (COIs).

+ Reconcile bank accounts monthly.

+ Maintain job cost accounting; prepare budgets, change orders, and Work-In-Progress (WIP) reports.

+ Track and record prepaid expenses (e.g., property taxes, insurance).

+ Support timely and accurate financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis; collaborate with CPA on required schedules.

+ Conduct monthly analysis of key financial metrics and implement improved reporting processes.

+ Provide financial insights and advice to ownership and management for process improvements.

+ Manage company cash flow and forecasting, reporting regularly to ownership.

+ Create annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and perform budget vs. actual variance analysis.

+ Assist with state business registrations, licenses, and various tax matters.

+ Coordinate with CPA firm for annual financial statement review and tax preparation.

+ Liaise with external parties including banks, bonding companies, insurance providers, and brokers.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

+ Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting principles.

+ Proficient in financial reporting and hands-on transactional accounting.

+ Flexible and willing to take on varied tasks to support daily operations.

+ Self-motivated with the ability to research issues and provide actionable recommendations to management.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Background in the construction industry.

+ Familiarity with Foundation or other construction-specific accounting software.

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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