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Robert Half

Sr. Accountant

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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).

$81,368 / year median in New Jersey

-9% projected decline

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Our client, a growing construction company, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team in an in-office role. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with a strong background in construction accounting and hands-on experience managing the financial complexities of project-based work.

Key ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end closePrepare and analyze job costing reports to support project profitability and financial accuracyMaintain and report on work-in-progress (WIP) schedulesApply and monitor percentage of completion accountingAssist with financial statement preparation and internal reportingPartner with project managers and operational leaders to ensure accurate project financial trackingSupport audit preparation and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policiesHelp improve accounting processes and reporting efficiencyQualificationsStrong experience with:

Job costingWIP reportingPercentage of completion accountingExperience using construction accounting software, such as Foundation or similar platformsBachelor's degree in Accounting is preferredCPA is preferred but not requiredStrong analytical, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentFor immediate consideration regarding the Accountant position, please send your resume to Molly Helfer Waldman. You can also message me on LinkedIn at Molly Helfer Waldman to send me your resume directly. My email is also located on LinkedIn.