Staff Accountant

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: u2022 Prepare and post journal entries for payroll, job costs, accruals, and adjustments. u2022 Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely financial reporting. u2022 Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank accounts, credit cards, and retained earnings. u2022 Support the preparation of financial statements and analyze variances to identify discrepancies. u2022 Monitor and track job costs by project, phase, and cost code for accurate financial oversight. u2022 Review and reconcile job cost reports, ensuring data consistency and accuracy. u2022 Assist with Work-in-Progress schedules and apply revenue recognition methods such as percentage of completion. u2022 Verify subcontractor invoices for proper coding and accuracy, ensuring compliance with company standards. u2022 Support customer billing processes, including progress billings, retainage, and collections. u2022 Assist with accounts receivable aging reviews and identify opportunities for timely collections. Requirements u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred. u2022 Minimum of 1u20133 years of accounting experience, with a strong preference for construction industry expertise. u2022 Solid understanding of construction financial processes and job costing methodologies. u2022 Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formula creation. u2022 Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills to maintain financial accuracy. u2022 Experience with general ledger, journal entries, and financial statement preparation. u2022 Strong skills in bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations. u2022 Familiarity with accounts payable processes and vendor compliance management. Robert Half is the worldu2019s 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 ( 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. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.

Created: 2026-04-03