Cost Accountant Jobs in Las Vegas, NV

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Project Accountant

Las Vegas, NV
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28 - 31.25 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established Las Vegas construction company seeking a Construction Accountant to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a project accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play an important role supporting multiple active construction projects. The ideal project accountant will have prior accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. Construction industry experience and familiarity with job costing are required. A degree in accounting, business or related field is highly preferred. Candidates must have strong construction background and familiarly with AIA billing, Lien Releases, Union Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and reconciliations. Responsibilities for the Project Accountant<ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions</li><li>Prepare customer billings and support collections activities</li><li>Assist with job costing and project accounting functions</li><li>Process union payroll and maintain payroll records</li><li>Prepare lien releases and preliminary lien notices</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements</li><li>Maintain Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and project documentation</li><li>Assist with month-end close and financial reporting</li><li>Utilize QuickBooks and Excel to maintain accurate accounting records</li><li>Support management with special projects and reporting requests</li></ul>Our client is seeking immediate assistance on an interim basis. Work closely with operations and business owners to ensure all construction accounting & administrative documents are completed timely and accurately.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

North Las Vegas, NV
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial performance of commercial construction work in North Las Vegas, Nevada. This position oversees project-related accounting activities from initial setup through final closeout while working closely with operations and project leadership. The role is essential to maintaining accurate cost tracking, timely billing, reliable forecasting, and strong financial controls across multiple active jobs. Responsibilities: • Set up newly awarded jobs in the accounting system and keep project records current throughout the project lifecycle. • Partner with project leaders to track budgets, contract amounts, commitments, and expected costs to support informed financial decisions. • Review job cost activity, work-in-progress reporting, and project forecasts to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential overruns. • Prepare owner invoices, update schedules of values, and reconcile billing changes tied to approved contract modifications. • Monitor retainage balances, committed expenses, purchase orders, and subcontract change activity to maintain accurate project accounting. • Examine subcontractor and vendor invoices for accuracy, confirm required supporting documentation, and coordinate timely payment processing. • Produce monthly financial reporting for assigned projects, including budget-to-actual analysis and profitability insights for project management. • Assist with monthly close tasks, account reconciliations, audit support, tax-related documentation, and compliance with contract and company requirements.
2026-11-07T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Las Vegas, NV
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our client's team based in Las Vegas, Nevada. This position plays a key role in managing accounts payable activity, supporting monthly close, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and eager to expand their accounting scope over time while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency. Responsibilities:• Manage a high volume of vendor invoices, verify coding accuracy, and help ensure payments are completed within established timelines.• Coordinate approval workflows for invoices and other spend requests while following internal control standards and documentation requirements.• Investigate questions from vendors and internal stakeholders, resolve payment or invoice discrepancies, and maintain clear communication throughout the process.• Prepare month-end accrual schedules, monitor outstanding obligations, and support accurate expense recognition and cutoff procedures.• Assist with journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations related to the monthly financial close.• Compile supporting schedules and financial information for audits, compliance reporting, and other finance-related reviews.• Use approved technology and AI-enabled tools to improve research, communication, and day-to-day workflow efficiency while safeguarding sensitive data.• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, document improved workflows, and share effective productivity practices with the broader team.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Las Vegas, NV
onsite
Temporary to Hire
27 - 28.84 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a recognized Las Vegas organization seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is contract-to-permanent opportunity with a growing organization. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to general ledger accounting, fixed asset accounting, and month-end close activities while working within a large and dynamic environment. The Staff Accountant must have a positive attitude, team-0first mentality and the ability to thrive in a high-volume / fast paced environment. The ideal Staff Accountant will have strong general ledger expeirence, fixed asset exposure, and experience with large ERP systems. Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant: Prepare and post journal entries Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Maintain accurate general ledger records Track fixed asset additions, transfers, and retirements Assist with depreciation calculations and fixed asset reporting Support month-end and quarter-end close activities Research and resolve accounting variances Maintain supporting schedules and accounting documentation Assist with process improvement projects Support audit requests and reporting needs Candidates with prior gaming or construction industry, and fixed assets are encouraged to apply.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Las Vegas, NV
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing gaming and hospitality organization in Las Vegas, Nevada. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys keeping financial data accurate, supporting a smooth monthly close, and working across multiple operating locations. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to core accounting activities while helping maintain strong controls and reliable reporting. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to maintain complete and accurate general ledger activity. • Perform detailed balance sheet and cash account reconciliations, researching and resolving variances in a timely manner. • Support the month-end close process by organizing schedules, reviewing account activity, and meeting reporting deadlines. • Maintain financial records with a high level of accuracy to ensure compliance with internal accounting standards. • Assist with accounting support for multiple properties, outlets, or business locations as needed. • Utilize accounting and reconciliation platforms such as Sage Intacct, procurement systems, and BlackLine or comparable tools to manage daily accounting tasks. • Contribute to sales tax and corporate tax-related accounting activities, including documentation and account analysis. • Partner with internal teams to gather financial information, clarify discrepancies, and improve the efficiency of routine accounting processes.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Las Vegas, NV
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26.125 - 31 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support a client on a 3-month contract. This position is responsible for assisting with day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records. The Accounting Specialist will work closely with the VP of Finance and alleviate a lot of the day-to-day accounting operation tasks. This opportunity is fully on-site. Accounting Specialist with exposure to General Ledger, nonprofit and/or public sector environments are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting specialist who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and demonstrates a strong commitment to accuracy, organization, and customer service. Responsibilities for the Accounting Specialist:<ul><li>Process accounts payable invoices and vendor payments.</li><li>Support accounts receivable activities, invoicing, and collections tracking.</li><li>Enter and maintain financial information within the accounting system.</li><li>Review and reconcile account balances and supporting documentation.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.</li><li>Maintain organized accounting records and supporting files.</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies as needed.</li><li>Prepare reports using Excel and other accounting software.</li><li>Support audit requests and financial reporting activities.</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments regarding accounting-related matters.</li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives and workflow enhancements.</li></ul>
2026-11-08T00:00:00Z

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