Accounting Specialist Job at LHH in East Windsor Township

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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)

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