Staff Accountant - Construction

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Poway, California in a contract capacity with permanent potential. This role supports core accounting operations and plays an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, completing close activities, and preparing timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, works well across multiple priorities, and is comfortable contributing in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting transactions across payables and receivables, ensuring accurate entry, tracking, and follow-up. • Complete bank and account reconciliations on a recurring basis to maintain accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Support monthly closing activities by preparing journal entries, updating the general ledger, and helping ensure deadlines are met. • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and review supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy. • Assist in compiling financial reports and statements by organizing data and verifying accounting information. • Analyze account activity, identify unusual fluctuations, and research variances to support accurate reporting. • Maintain organized accounting documentation and contribute to additional finance and accounting projects as business needs evolve. • Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience with strong attention to detail. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field. • Practical experience using Sage 300 in an accounting environment. • Working knowledge of account reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger processes. • Familiarity with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliation. • Construction industry accounting experience is preferred. • Strong Excel skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively and meet established deadlines. 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.