Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a contract Senior Accountant for our San Jose, CA location to support month-end close, maintain general ledger entries, and prepare financial statements for project-based work. The role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, a strong GAAP foundation, and advanced Excel skills; experience with large ERP systems and construction accounting is preferred.

You will collaborate with operations and project teams to provide financial insights, help with audits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Prior experience in construction, contractor, project-based, or related industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Experience working within a large ERP system.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to perform detailed financial and numerical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and job cost accounting functions.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze project costs, monitor budgets, and support project managers with financial reporting.
• Help ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support external audits and provide requested documentation.
• Review and analyze general ledger activity to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to provide financial insights and reporting support.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel advanced

ERP experience

Construction accounting

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Sage

Foundation

Vista/Viewpoint

CMiC

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and job cost accounting functions
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Analyze project costs, monitor budgets, and support project managers with financial reporting
• Help ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Support external audits and provide requested documentation
• Review and analyze general ledger activity to identify discrepancies and resolve issues
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to provide financial insights and reporting support

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Prior experience in construction, contractor, project-based, or related industries preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Experience working within a large ERP system
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to perform detailed financial and numerical analysis

Preferred Experience:

• Job cost accounting
• Construction accounting
• Work‑in‑progress (WIP) reporting
• Progress billing and lien release documentation
• Payroll or certified payroll exposure
• Experience with systems such as Sage, Foundation, Vista/Viewpoint, CMiC, or similar construction ERP platforms

Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong customer service mindset and collaborative approach

Employment type:

• Contract

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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.