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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant with expertise in construction accounting and timekeeping systems to join our team in Paramount, California. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring accurate time and labor tracking for multiple construction projects. This is a long-term contract position, offering an opportunity to contribute to key financial processes within the construction industry. Responsibilities: - Manage timekeeping processes for multiple construction projects, ensuring accurate tracking of labor hours using specialized software. - Utilize timekeeping systems to monitor project hours, track labor costs, and produce detailed reports for stakeholders. - Support project accounting tasks, including job costing, invoicing, and budget analysis, using timekeeping data to maintain financial accuracy. - Collaborate with payroll teams to ensure timekeeping data aligns with payroll schedules, resolving any discrepancies efficiently. - Generate regular reports on timekeeping and labor costs for project managers and senior leadership, ensuring compliance with company policies. - Identify and implement improvements to streamline timekeeping processes and enhance overall efficiency. - Verify and validate timesheets to ensure they align with project budgets and timelines. - Assist in maintaining compliance with industry regulations and internal financial protocols. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction accounting or a related field. - Proficiency in timekeeping software and systems, with the ability to manage complex project data. - Strong understanding of job costing principles and their application in construction projects. - Familiarity with payroll coordination processes and resolving timekeeping discrepancies. - Advanced skills in generating detailed reports and analyzing timekeeping data. - Knowledge of construction industry practices, including labor cost tracking and compliance. - Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 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. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 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 ( .

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