About the Senior Accountant Role at Robert Half

Robert Half is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our growing team in Essington, Pennsylvania. As a leader in financial staffing and consulting, Robert Half connects top talent with premier organizations, and this role is perfect for seasoned accounting professionals passionate about construction project accounting. Located in the heart of Essington, PA, this full-time position offers a competitive salary of $100,000 annually, along with robust benefits and career advancement opportunities. If you excel in general ledger management, project budgeting, and financial oversight in dynamic construction environments, this Senior Accountant job is your chance to make a significant impact.

Essington, Pennsylvania, situated in Delaware County near Philadelphia, provides an ideal blend of suburban tranquility and urban accessibility. Our client, a forward-thinking construction firm, is expanding rapidly and needs a Senior Accountant to drive financial accuracy across multiple high-profile projects. This role demands precision, leadership, and a proactive approach to financial management in the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the financial health of construction projects. Your primary duties include:

• Managing the general ledger and project accounting systems to ensure utmost accuracy across diverse construction projects, preventing costly errors and discrepancies.
• Developing comprehensive project budgets, forecasts, and detailed cost reports, providing stakeholders with clear financial oversight and strategic insights.
• Supervising accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes to guarantee timely invoicing, payments, and project billing efficiency.
• Collaborating closely with project managers, field teams, and executives to deliver precise financial data, custom reports, and actionable recommendations.
• Preparing monthly financial statements, project-specific reports, and Work in Progress (WIP) schedules that reflect real-time project status and profitability.
• Ensuring strict adherence to internal controls, company policies, GAAP standards, and construction industry regulations like lien laws and bonding requirements.
• Supporting financial audits by preparing documentation, coordinating auditor requests, and resolving findings swiftly to maintain compliance.
• Implementing process improvements in contract administration, change order tracking, and project closeout procedures to streamline operations and boost profitability.
• Monitoring cash flow, job costs, and profitability metrics, proactively addressing variances through variance analysis and corrective actions.

These responsibilities highlight the critical nature of the role in supporting construction project success, making it ideal for Senior Accountants with construction accounting experience.

Required Qualifications for Senior Accountant

To thrive in this Senior Accountant position with Robert Half in Essington, PA, candidates must possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA certification is highly preferred.
• At least 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on construction or project-based accounting.
• Deep expertise in GAAP, job costing, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and construction-specific financial practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage 300 Construction, Viewpoint, or ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling, and macros for reporting.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience leading AP/AR teams or junior accountants.
• Exceptional analytical skills for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and profitability optimization.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with non-financial stakeholders like project managers and field personnel.
• Ability to handle audits, implement internal controls, and drive process improvements.

Robert Half values candidates who are detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to excellence in financial management.

Why Join Robert Half as a Senior Accountant?

Joining Robert Half means more than just a job—it's a career launchpad. We offer a $100,000 salary, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, and professional development. Our network provides unparalleled job security and growth in Essington, PA. Be part of a team driving construction success through superior financial stewardship. Apply now for this Senior Accountant role and elevate your career with Robert Half!

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