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Robert Half
Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$86,856 / year median in Delaware
-17% projected decline
Job Description
at Robert Half in Smyrna, Delaware, United States Job Description Description We are looking for an Accountant to join a growing team in Delaware in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This onsite opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who understands construction or land development accounting and can manage cost tracking, financial entries, and monthly close activities with accuracy. The role supports budgeting tied to residential building costs and requires someone comfortable working across core accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage accounting activities related to land development and residential construction costs, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
- Prepare and post journal entries, review account activity, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
- Support month-end close by reconciling accounts, analyzing balances, and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
- Develop, monitor, and update budgets associated with land development and vertical construction spending.
- Reclassify costs as needed to align expenditures with the appropriate projects, phases, and accounting categories.
- Perform bank reconciliations and assist with cash-related account analysis to support accurate financial reporting.
- Contribute to accounts payable and accounts receivable processes by reviewing entries and helping maintain complete documentation.
- Partner with operational and finance stakeholders to track housing-related costs and provide reliable accounting support for ongoing projects. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
- Previous experience in accounting roles with responsibility for journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Knowledge of general ledger activity, account analysis, and core financial reporting processes.
- Experience working with budgets tied to land development, construction, or homebuilding costs is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Ability to review cost classifications and make accurate accounting adjustments when needed.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work effectively in an onsite team environment.
- whenever you choose
- even on the go.