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Staff 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).
$82,357 / year median in Oregon
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Manage construction-related invoices from receipt through review, approval routing, and final processing. Assign accurate accounting codes, maintain supporting documentation, and organize records for project-related financial activity. Work with contractors, vendors, project staff, and internal finance partners to research and resolve billing questions or payment discrepancies. Prepare recurring expense summaries and assist with monthly financial reporting for active construction projects. Support contract administration by assembling documentation, processing required forms, and distributing materials for execution. Track labor compliance information, including Section 3 reporting, and help maintain complete project files. Process monthly billings for completed work and assist with the accounts payable check run cycle. Monitor project costs against established budgets and help identify variances or items needing follow-up. Participate in project and finance meetings, recording action items and tracking financial deliverables to completion. Experience in staff accounting, project accounting, or construction accounting environments. Working knowledge of invoice processing, expense tracking, and accounts payable procedures, including check runs. Ability to prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support monthly financial reporting. Familiarity with budget monitoring and cost coding for project-based financial transactions. Proficiency with accounting software ERP Systems. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high transaction volume and meet recurring deadlines. Effective communication skills for coordinating with vendors, contractors, project managers, and internal teams. 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 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 "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance