Accounting Analyst

Description

Job Title:

Accounting Analyst

Location:

New Haven, CT (On-site, 5 days / week with flexibility)

Position Type:
Full-Time / Permanent

Recruiter Contact:
Abby Harpp - abby.harpp@roberthalf

Job Reference: AH

We are seeking an Accounting Analyst to join the team of a multi-state construction services company supporting a broad range of commercial and residential projects. This is role is focused on day-to-day accounting, job costing, and financial reporting, with direct exposure to the Controller, CFO, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Maintain general ledger and perform account reconciliations

+ Post journal entries; support month- and year-end close

+ Prepare and analyze financial and job cost reports

+ Manage AP processing and invoice workflows

+ Handle AR, billing, collections, and cash application

+ Process progress billings, retainage, change orders, and lien waivers

+ Partner with project managers on job cost tracking

+ Support payroll, including certified payroll reporting

+ Assist with audits, tax, and ad-hoc financial analysis

Requirements

Required Qualifications &

Experience:

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

+ 2-3+ years of accounting and/or financial analysis experience

+ Working knowledge of GAAP and Construction accounting (job costing, WIP, retainage, progress billing, etc.)

+ Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial data

+ Ability to communicate effectively with operations and project teams

If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more, please email your resume to abby.harpp@roberthalf and reference AH.

All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half, we never present your background to a client company without your permission.

Why You'll Love This Role / Company:

+ Well-established and growing company

+ Small, high-visibility team with direct exposure to leadership and project operations

+ Supportive, collaborative culture with flexible work-life balance

+ Opportunities for career growth and expanding responsibilities

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