Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Hopkins)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Hopkins

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

Job Responsibility:

Collaborate with project manager on accounting aspects of the project from proposal to close out
Validate project proposals, project PO, and internal project setup documents are complete and accurate
Set up and maintain client projects within the project accounting system to ensure accurate billing and financial reporting
Understand types of billing and the specifics of how the information on the invoice should be presented to the client (i.e. cost-plus, cost-plus-to-a-max, lump-sum)
Prepare, review, and submit client invoices on a timely and accurate basis
Review and approve project-related vendor purchase orders and invoices
Conduct frequent project reviews to include validating estimated cost-to-complete calculations, month-end over/under WIP, and project variances
Understand multi-company project postings for revenue and expense
Responsible for project account receivables and collections
researching and resolving cash receipt discrepancies
Understand U.S. sales tax laws as they pertain to professional services and project materials sold
Close out projects upon completion assuring projects have been billed to the extent possible and commitments have been resolve

Requirements:

Collaborate with project manager on accounting aspects of the project from proposal to close out
Validate project proposals, project PO, and internal project setup documents are complete and accurate
Set up and maintain client projects within the project accounting system to ensure accurate billing and financial reporting
Understand types of billing and the specifics of how the information on the invoice should be presented to the client (i.e. cost-plus, cost-plus-to-a-max, lump-sum)
Prepare, review, and submit client invoices on a timely and accurate basis
Review and approve project-related vendor purchase orders and invoices
Conduct frequent project reviews to include validating estimated cost-to-complete calculations, month-end over/under WIP, and project variances
Understand multi-company project postings for revenue and expense
Responsible for project account receivables and collections
researching and resolving cash receipt discrepancies
Understand U.S. sales tax laws as they pertain to professional services and project materials sold
Close out projects upon completion assuring projects have been billed to the extent possible and commitments have been resolve
Journal Entries
General Ledger
Project Accounting
Accounts Receivable (AR)
AIA Billing
Project Billing
Excel Formulas
Microsoft Excel
Legal authorization to work in the United States

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) plan
free online training
access to top jobs
competitive compensation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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