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Accounting Clerk

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a busy project accounting group supporting construction-related billing activities in Washington. This is a Contract position that requires onsite support on a permanent basis and a strong ability to manage detailed financial data in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings experience with construction or project accounting and can help maintain accurate billing, revenue tracking, and job-related records while partnering closely with accounting and operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Enter high volumes of project billing and financial data with accuracy and attention to deadlines.

• Record information from job packets and supporting project documents for billing and revenue purposes.

• Assist the project accounting team with new project setup, billing revisions, and routine revenue-related updates.

• Maintain organized financial records tied to active jobs and support ongoing documentation accuracy.

• Investigate inconsistencies in billing, job cost, or project data and help correct errors promptly.

• Prepare, revise, and distribute accounting and project reports requested by internal stakeholders.

• Work closely with project managers, accounting personnel, and operations staff to keep billing information current and complete.

• Provide support during month-end processes and project closeout activities as needed.

• Previous experience in construction accounting, project accounting, or a similar industry-focused accounting support role.

• Working knowledge of billing processes, revenue tracking, and job cost concepts.

• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and consistency.

• Familiarity with Work in Progress (WIP) reporting and project-based financial documentation.

• Ability to support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoice processing, or related accounting functions.

• Comfortable working onsite and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a deadline-driven environment.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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