Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller - (GC / Construction Management business)Direct-Hire / Permanent positionRobert Half contact: Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. *Fully onsite role, 5 days per week in office* -Construction industry accounting experience is required for this position- Robert Half is partnering with a construction company seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to report directly to the Corporate Treasurer. This hands-on role will oversee core accounting operations and support project financial management in a fast-paced construction environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee AP and AR process and AP and AR Specialists within the department</li><li>Process AIA requisitions for owners.</li><li>Manage certified payroll for subcontractors.</li><li>Handle job costing and set up new jobs in the system.</li><li>Lead month-end close and prepare journal entries.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and balance monthly statements.</li><li>Perform bank, vendor, and subcontractor reconciliations.</li><li>Create and manage the annual budget.</li><li>Initiate purchase orders.</li><li>Manage sales and use tax compliance.</li><li>Oversee contracts administration.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Construction accounting experience required.</li><li>Strong knowledge of AIA billing, certified payroll, job costing, and subcontractor accounting.</li><li>Experience with month-end close, budgeting, reconciliations, and general ledger management.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul> Our client has been in business for over 35 years, has a great reputation in the industry, and is experience strong growth and expansion the last several years! For immediate consideration, please apply today and/or email your resume directly to Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. All inquiries will remain confidential.

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Prospect, CT
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller - (GC / Construction Management business)Direct-Hire / Permanent positionRobert Half contact: Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. *Fully onsite role, 5 days per week in office* -Construction industry accounting experience is required for this position- Robert Half is partnering with a construction company seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to report directly to the Corporate Treasurer. This hands-on role will oversee core accounting operations and support project financial management in a fast-paced construction environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee AP and AR process and AP and AR Specialists within the department</li><li>Process AIA requisitions for owners.</li><li>Manage certified payroll for subcontractors.</li><li>Handle job costing and set up new jobs in the system.</li><li>Lead month-end close and prepare journal entries.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and balance monthly statements.</li><li>Perform bank, vendor, and subcontractor reconciliations.</li><li>Create and manage the annual budget.</li><li>Initiate purchase orders.</li><li>Manage sales and use tax compliance.</li><li>Oversee contracts administration.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Construction accounting experience required.</li><li>Strong knowledge of AIA billing, certified payroll, job costing, and subcontractor accounting.</li><li>Experience with month-end close, budgeting, reconciliations, and general ledger management.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul> Our client has been in business for over 35 years, has a great reputation in the industry, and is experience strong growth and expansion the last several years! For immediate consideration, please apply today and/or email your resume directly to Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. All inquiries will remain confidential.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z