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Robert Half
Accounting Specialist
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What they do
An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$42,745 / year median in North Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Robert Half has partnered with a growing commercial construction business in Durham, North Carolina. to assist them in hiring an Accounting Specialist to support their financial and administrative operations. This is a permanent position that is 100% onsite. The ideal candidate brings accounts payable and accounts receivable experience in a construction environment. Ay experience with Deltek is a plus. This Accounting Specialist must be able to work in a fast paced environment and possess strong follow-through, with the ability to manage both payable and receivable tasks with professionalism and care.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor and subcontractor invoices promptly and accurately while maintaining complete supporting records.
- Coordinate invoice review and approval activities, following up with project leaders when documentation or coding details are missing.
- Organize accounting files, receipts, expense records, and related paperwork in digital and physical formats for easy access and compliance.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance documents such as W-9 forms, insurance certificates, and lien waiver information.
- Assist with weekly disbursements, reporting activities, and account tracking to support timely payments and accurate job costing.
- Investigate billing inconsistencies, reconcile account details, and resolve payment or coding issues with appropriate internal and external contacts.
- Support accounts receivable processes, including tracking incoming payments, maintaining account records, and assisting with reconciliations.
- Prepare spreadsheets, assist with payroll administration, and provide general office support to accounting and operations staff.
- Communicate professionally with vendors, subcontractors, field personnel, and team members to keep financial and administrative matters moving efficiently.