Our client is searching for an Accounting Assistant for an immediate start!<br><br>Reports To: Accounting Manager / Controller<br><br>Position Summary:<br>We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Assistant to support our finance team in accurately coding and reconciling credit card receipts and transactions. This role is essential to ensuring that all expenses are properly allocated to the correct job, job cost category, and general ledger (GL) account using Microsoft Excel and our accounting systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction accounting, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of job costing principles.<br>________________________________________<br>Key Responsibilities:<br>• Review and code credit card receipts and transactions to appropriate jobs, cost codes, and GL accounts.<br>• Maintain and update Excel spreadsheets for tracking and reconciling expenses.<br>• Communicate with project managers and field staff to verify job-related purchases.<br>• Assist in monthly credit card reconciliations and ensure timely submission of receipts.<br>• Support the accounting team with data entry, filing, and other administrative tasks.<br>• Help ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.<br>• Identify discrepancies and work with relevant departments to resolve them.<br>• Assist in preparing reports related to job costs and expense tracking.<br>________________________________________<br>Qualifications:<br>• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in accounting or related field preferred.<br>• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or a related industry.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).<br>• Familiarity with job costing and GL coding.<br>• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.<br>• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.<br>• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.<br>________________________________________<br>Preferred Skills:<br>• Experience with construction accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Viewpoint).<br>• Understanding of demolition or general contracting operations.<br>• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.<br><br>If you have 3-5+ years as credit and collections experience with strong attention to detail this position is for you! Contact your local Robert Half office, apply online for immediate consideration.
