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Staff AccountantRobert Half • Los Angeles, CA, US
Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Los Angeles, CA, US
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Van Nuys, California. This role is integral to managing day-to-day accounting functions for construction projects, ensuring precise job cost tracking, accurate financial reporting, and adherence to industry standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate with project managers and other departments to uphold financial integrity across multiple ongoing projects.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries for payroll, job costs, accruals, and adjustments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank accounts, credit cards, and retained earnings.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and analyze variances to identify discrepancies.
• Monitor and track job costs by project, phase, and cost code for accurate financial oversight.
• Review and reconcile job cost reports, ensuring data consistency and accuracy.
• Assist with Work-in-Progress schedules and apply revenue recognition methods such as percentage of completion.
• Verify subcontractor invoices for proper coding and accuracy, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Support customer billing processes, including progress billings, retainage, and collections.
• Assist with accounts receivable aging reviews and identify opportunities for timely collections.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of accounting experience, with a strong preference for construction industry expertise.
• Solid understanding of construction financial processes and job costing methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formula creation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills to maintain financial accuracy.
• Experience with general ledger, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong skills in bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations.
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes and vendor compliance management.
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