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Staff Accountant - Construction

United States, San Diego · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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Robert Half is partnering with a growing construction client in the San Diego area to identify a Staff Accountant for a contract or contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation who is looking to gain hands-on experience in project-based accounting within a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Assist with month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Support job cost accounting, including tracking project expenses and maintaining cost reports
  • Perform WIP (Work-in-Progress) reporting and assist with revenue recognition
  • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
  • Partner with project managers to ensure accurate cost tracking and budget alignment
  • Assist with AP/AR functions, including subcontractor invoices and progress billing support
  • Prepare documentation and schedules for audits and financial reporting

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within construction or project-based environments
  • Understanding of job costing and WIP schedules
  • Familiarity with GAAP and percentage-of-completion accounting
  • Experience with accounting software (Sage, Foundation, Viewpoint, QuickBooks, or similar)
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Nice to have

ASC 606 exposure a plus

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • free online training

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