Sr. Project Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Project Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing construction-focused business in North Salt Lake, Utah. This role blends core accounting ownership with project-based financial oversight, requiring someone who can manage close activities, reporting, payables, payroll, and compliance with accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to strengthen processes as the organization expands. Responsibilities: • Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting. • Prepare financial statements, review supporting schedules, and investigate variances to maintain reliable accounting records. • Reconcile bank, credit card, payroll, and other balance sheet accounts while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. • Manage the accounts payable cycle from invoice review and coding through payment processing and vendor coordination. • Administer payroll operations and verify adherence to applicable federal and state requirements. • Track project-related costs, support job cost reporting, and help maintain accurate work-in-progress and profitability analysis. • Collaborate with project managers and operational leaders to improve cost visibility across active construction projects. • Complete sales and use tax filings, assist with other recurring business tax obligations, and provide support during audits and annual tax preparation. • Identify manual accounting tasks that can be streamlined and contribute to the ongoing modernization of reporting workflows and accounting processes. • 5+ years of accounting experience, including substantial exposure to project or construction accounting. • Proven ability to manage full-cycle accounting responsibilities, including close, reporting, reconciliations, payroll, and accounts payable. • Hands-on experience with job costing and financial tracking for construction or project-based environments. • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and confidence working with accounting systems and reporting tools. • Strong understanding of monthly financial statement preparation and supporting account analysis. • Knowledge of sales tax, payroll compliance, and standard accounting controls. • High attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. 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.