Accounting Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Highland (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Part-Time Accounting Specialist. The role focuses on payroll processing, accounts payable, and receivable management. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in construction accounting, QuickBooks proficiency, and strong skills in Microsoft Office. This hybrid position offers a competitive hourly rate of $28.00 to $32.00, with comprehensive benefits including medical and 401K plans.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Short-term disability benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience required.
• 15+ years’ experience in multi-industry construction required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• QuickBooks Desktop experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage biweekly payroll using QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee the accounts payable process including bill verification and timely payments.
• Manage accounts receivable functions including invoicing clients and recording payments.
• Ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Record keeping

Reconciliation

Compliance

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

15+ years’ experience in construction

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

Overview

LHH has partnered with an Engineering firm in Dallas, TX who is seeking a Part-Time Accounting Specialist for 20-25 hours per week. This is a hybrid, long term contract opportunity that will interview and start immediately. The ideal candidate will have experience with payroll processing, accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations and invoicing. If this role is in line with your background, apply now!!

Primary responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Manage biweekly payroll using QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Includes verifying that hours are classified appropriately, whether billable or non-billable.

• Accounts Payable: Oversee the accounts payable process, including bill verification, data entry, approval workflow, weekly reporting, and timely payments to vendors.

• Accounts Receivable: Manage accounts receivable functions, including assisting Accounting Support staff with invoicing clients, recording payments, weekly reporting, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances.

• Record Keeping: Ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions.

• Reconciliation: Conduct monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts for review by the Controller.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to support financial operations and resolve discrepancies as they arise.

• Compliance: Ensure all accounting processes comply with industry standards and regulations.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the accounting function.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or commiserate experience required.

• 15+ years’ experience in multi-industry (civil, commercial, transportation, SWP3) construction required.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and cost estimating software.

• QuickBooks Desktop- required

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $28.00 to $32.00 per hour

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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