Description Project Accountant, MELVILLE AREA, Long Island, NY Anna Parson at Robert Half is recruiting for a Project Accountant for a growing construction services company seeking a motivated accounting professional with construction services or project accounting experience. Project Accountant role is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands WIP reporting, job costing, and the distinction between customer deposits and earned revenue, and is looking to advance into a future Accounting Manager. As the Project Accountant, you will: + Process full cycle day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, collections, project billing, account reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records. + Oversee project accounting activities, including job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, project profitability tracking, and invoicing from deposit stage through project completion. + Partner with sales and operations teams to reconcile project documentation, track labor reporting, support compliance requirements, and ensure financial information is accurate and up to date. + Assist with month-end close, journal entries, financial reporting, process improvements, and management analysis to support continued company growth. + Assist with insurance documentation, including verifying COIs and keeping compliance materials current. + Utilize construction accounting platforms and Excel to streamline processes and prepare meaningful analyses for management. What's Offered + Highly visible role with direct exposure to ownership and leadership. + Opportunity to build accounting processes and reporting capabilities. + Diverse responsibilities across accounting and project finance. + Clear advancement path into a senior accounting leadership role. For immediate consideration, contact Anna Parson at Robert Half or !!! Requirements + 5+ years of accounting experience within construction, project-based, or contracting environments. + Strong understanding of WIP schedules, job costing, project billing, and construction accounting principles. + Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with accounting and project management software. + Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. + Desire to grow into an Accounting Manager or Controller-level position. + Strong understanding of cost tracking and project‑based financials. + Proficient with construction accounting systems and Excel. + Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities5 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) .