Accounting Specialist

DescriptionWe are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a luxury home builder in Cornelius, North Carolina. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with detailed financial records, and confident managing both payables and receivables. The role requires strong accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to keep accounting processes running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:- Manage vendor invoices from receipt through payment, ensuring coding, approvals, and processing are completed accurately and on schedule.- Prepare and issue customer invoices, monitor outstanding balances, and follow up on collections to maintain healthy cash flow.- Enter financial and job-related data into accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.- Reconcile accounts regularly by reviewing transactions, identifying discrepancies, and resolving variances in a timely manner.- Support construction accounting activities by tracking project-related costs and maintaining organized financial documentation.- Use accounting and project management platforms, including Sage 100 and Buildertrend, to maintain current and reliable financial records.- Build and update spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables to analyze financial data.- Assist with invoice processing workflows and contribute to process improvements, including responsibilities tied to system or workflow changes when needed.Requirements - Experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in an accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail.- Proficiency in data entry and invoice processing with strong accuracy and consistency.- Working knowledge of Sage 100, Buildertrend, or similar accounting and construction management systems.- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and spreadsheet reporting.- Ability to perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies independently.- Background in construction accounting or prior experience working within the construction industry.- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .