Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410, USA
3 days ago
Project Accountant
Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant to join our team based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The primary focus of this role is to monitor the financial progress of construction projects, process and track invoices/billings, and ensure proper recordkeeping in the accounting system. The successful candidate will also be expected to collaborate with the construction management team and administrators, adhering to all accounting standard operating procedures and policies. Responsibilities: • Ensure accurate recordkeeping in the accounting system for all construction projects. • Participate actively in project budgeting and forecasting discussions, maintaining necessary documentation. • Assist with the preparation and processing of client billings, and support the collection of accounts receivable. • Conduct general cost accounting tasks and other related duties as required. • Aid in the implementation and enhancement of the job cost accounting system. • Prepare and execute calculations for Percentage of Completion. • Track all project costs from invoice to payment, including processing, coding, and entry of invoices, purchase orders, work orders, and subcontractor requests for payments. • Prepare documentation required for subcontractor check release, such as Releases of Lien and Releases of Claim. • Assist with project change orders and monitor and update project-specific logs as needed. • Evaluate the cost/benefit of potential projects, including the creation of financial projections and net present value calculations. • Conduct timely and accurate billing reconciliations to job cost, and audit/reconcile the job cost detail. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Accountant or similar role • Proficiency in Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and Bank Reconciliations • Strong knowledge and experience in General Ledger management and Journal Entries • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required • Experience with Month End Close processes • Familiarity with WIP - Work In Progress and percentage (%) of completion methods • Background in Construction Accounting is necessary • Ability to handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes and procedures 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 “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
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