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Robert Half Accountant - Entry Level in New York, New York
Description We are looking for a motivated Entry-Level Accountant to join our team in New York, New York. This is a long-term contract position offering a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project accounting and financial operations. The role requires a blend of analytical and organizational skills to support various accounting functions and maintain compliance with financial controls.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the setup of projects, including reading contracts, inputting budgets, and validating rate structures.
• Collaborate on pricing strategies, cost proposals, and margin analysis to ensure project profitability.
• Maintain accurate tracking of project budgets, costs, revenue, and subcontractor values throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and process sub-consultant invoices while ensuring compliance with project agreements.
• Generate reports on labor costs, financial trends, and project status to assist in forecasting.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Legal, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, and Operations.
• Support the preparation of draft invoices, correcting discrepancies, and aligning revenue recognition with project milestones.
• Conduct financial closeouts, reconciling budgets and final costs to ensure accuracy.
• Uphold internal financial controls and compliance standards during project execution and closeout processes. Requirements • Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency in performing bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounting entries and financial reporting.
• Experience or knowledge in project accounting and cost management.
• Ability to handle approved invoices and ensure accuracy in documentation.
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage various financial tasks.
• Effective communication skills to work collaboratively with multiple teams.
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.
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