Accounting Specialist

LHH; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to enhance their growing accounting team. This role is perfect for a team player with experience in the construction, engineering, or architecture sectors. You will be responsible for managing billing, accounts payable, and various administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, ensuring smooth coordination with vendors and internal teams. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting within construction, engineering, or architecture is required.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering documentation for client invoices and processing lien waivers.
• Maintain vendor files and organize accounts payable checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Market Director, Performance Excellence with LHH Recruitment Solutions, fka Parker & Lynch

Accounting Specialist

Location: East Windsor, NJ - Onsite, 5 days per week

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year

Company Overview:

A well-established company in the construction industry is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join its growing accounting team. This role is ideal for a team player with experience in construction, engineering, or architecture, who can efficiently manage billing, accounts payable, and administrative support tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist billing specialists in gathering necessary documentation for detailed client invoices.
• Prepare and process partial and final lien waivers for subcontractors.
• Verify receipt of paperwork, including signed contracts and certificates of insurance.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance by coordinating with vendors, project managers, and internal teams.
• Set up new vendors in the accounting system.
• Enter and process accounts payable invoices.
• Maintain vendor files and organize A/P checks and related backup documentation.
• Handle daily mail distribution and document filing.
• Maintain records for invoices.
• Support various administrative tasks, including correspondence, office supply management, and phone coverage.
• Assist with cost report updates, estimate entries, and report generation.
• Ensure subcontractor invoice payments are properly approved.
• Perform additional data entry and accounting support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience in an accounting role within the construction, engineering, or architecture industry is REQUIRED.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills for vendor and internal team coordination.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Construction

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)