Description
Full Charge Bookkeeper / Project Accountant
A growing privately held construction firm in New Haven County is seeking a Full Charge Bookkeeper / Project Accountant to support the accounting operations of its corporate office and branches. This is a newly created position due to company growth, offering the opportunity to step into a highly visible role within a fast-expanding organization.
This role will oversee accounting and bookkeeping for the branch, with a strong focus on accounting operations, construction accounting and supporting the Controller with month end activities
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee accounting and bookkeeping for CT site
- Manage AR, customer billing, collections, and project invoicing
- Oversee AP activities, with support from a AP Specialist handling daily processing
- Process progress billings, retainage, change orders, and lien waivers
- Monitor job costing and support budget vs. actual reporting for projects
- Maintain accurate financial records
- Support month-end close activities
- Prepare financial and operational reports for management
Qualifications
- 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally within construction
- Construction accounting experience
- Proficiency in Excel
- Highly organized
- Strong communication skills
Why Join
- Newly created role with strong visibility and impact
- Growing company that has doubled in size over the past year and continues to expand through acquisition
- Strong benefits package
- Stable leadership and a collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to be part of an organization with growth opportunities
To be considered, apply today or email your resume to Kelsey.Ryan@roberthalf(.com)
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive accounting, bookkeeping, project accounting experience with construction or related industry
- Familiarity with construction accounting concepts such as job costing, project billing, retainage, and change orders.
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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .