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Accounting Assistant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Danbury

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

A Construction Firm that has been servicing the Danbury and upper Fairfield County area for 30+ years is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have exposure to a contracting type business (construction, electrical, home improvement, or similar) and hands on experience with QuickBooks.

Job Responsibility:

Enter and maintain accurate records of daily financial transactions (invoices, receipts, expenses)
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including data entry and payment tracking
Perform routine bank and credit card reconciliations
Maintain organized filing systems for financial documents (digital and physical)
Track and record job-related expenses for construction projects
Assist with basic payroll data entry (hours, timesheets, employee info)
Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue payments
Input and verify subcontractor invoices and supporting documentation
Prepare simple financial summaries and reports for internal use
Support the accounting team with clerical and data entry tasks as needed

Requirements:

3+ years of hands on accounting or bookkeeping experience
Relevant industry exposure in a similar construction or contracting business setting
Demonstrated experience with QuickBooks
Great personality, friendly demeanor and willingness to help out in a smaller office setting where you will wear many hats

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 11, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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