Project Accountant

Description We are looking for a Project Accountant / Accounts Payable / Project Accountant to join a hospitality organization in Las Vegas, Nevada on a Contract to permanent basis. This position supports design and construction accounting activities with a strong emphasis on invoice coordination, account analysis, and month-end financial tasks as it relates to Accounts Payable. The role is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable working with project teams, and confident managing a steady flow of transactional accounting work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable /

Project Accountant:

• Review construction-related invoices received through a shared mailbox, track them in Excel, and coordinate approvals with the appropriate project and construction contacts.
• Assign accurate project coding to invoices and prepare them for payment processing through the accounts payable function.
• Support month-end close activities by preparing accruals for outstanding project costs and ensuring expenses are recorded in the proper period.
• Complete general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations to help maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare journal entries related to project spending, vendor reimbursements, and other construction accounting transactions.
• Manage monthly accounting activity tied to a third-party FF& E purchasing process, including analyzing large invoice data sets and recording related entries.
• Partner regularly with project managers and construction stakeholders to confirm work completion, resolve invoice questions, and keep documentation current.

Requirements 3+ years of accounts payable experience (required) Experience in construction, project-based, or job-cost environments (preferred) Strong understanding of invoice coding, job costing, and expense allocation Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs a plus) Experience with ERP systems (construction or manufacturing systems a plus) Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume workflows Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally 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. 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .