Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Dallas)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Dallas

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
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Job Description:

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support project-based accounting operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization in Dallas, Texas. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with construction and development cost tracking, and helping deliver timely reporting for active projects. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment in cost classification, and the ability to keep documentation organized and audit-ready.

Job Responsibility:

Support the day-to-day administration of QuickBooks, helping keep accounting records accurate, complete, and properly structured for project activity
Maintain project and phase coding within the chart of accounts so development and construction costs are recorded in the correct categories
Reconcile journal entries and ledger activity, reviewing transactions to confirm proper treatment and resolve discrepancies promptly
Track construction-in-progress balances across active projects and assist with assigning labor, materials, subcontractor charges, and approved soft costs to the appropriate jobs
Prepare monthly project financial reports, update budget-to-actual analyses, and highlight spending trends or cost variances for internal review
Assemble construction draw packages by gathering invoices, lien waivers, completion support, and other required backup for timely submission
Review contracts and related financial details to help ensure expenses are coded consistently with project budgets, funding requirements, and accounting guidelines
Monitor cash usage and project spending patterns, helping identify burn-rate concerns and supporting cash flow reporting needs
Maintain organized accounting files and transaction support so records remain audit-ready and aligned with internal control standards

Requirements:

Experience in staff accounting with solid knowledge of general ledger activity, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation
Proficiency with QuickBooks and the ability to manage accounting data in a structured, detail-oriented manner
Understanding of project-based or construction-related accounting, including cost tracking and capitalization principles
Familiarity with financial reporting, budget monitoring, and variance analysis in a multi-project environment
Ability to review contracts, invoices, and supporting documents for accurate accounting classification
Working knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and related accounting implications
Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain complete documentation and clear audit trails

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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