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LHH · 3 days ago

Project Accountant

LHH is seeking a Project Accountant to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will manage accounts payable and payroll processes while ensuring compliance with prevailing wage requirements and maintaining accurate job-cost records.

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Hiring Manager
Taylor Erlbaum
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Responsibilities

Process and submit certified payroll for prevailing‑wage projects using required agency or contractor systems
Manage accounts payable, including invoice coding, vendor reconciliation, and timely payment processing
Maintain accurate job‑cost records, including labor, equipment, purchase orders, and project schedules
Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial documentation to support audits and month‑end close
Ensure full compliance with prevailing wage requirements and collect certified payroll documentation from subcontractors

Qualification

Construction accountingCertified payrollAccounts payableQuickBooksPaychexLCP trackerJournal entriesReconciliationsCommunication skillsOrganization skillsTime-management skills

Required

At least two years of payroll and accounts payable experience
Experience in construction accounting with hands-on certified payroll and prevailing-wage reporting
Strong accounts payable background, including invoice processing and vendor communication
Proficiency with accounting and payroll software such as QuickBooks, Paychex, or LCP tracker
Ability to prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and maintain accurate financial documentation
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to partner with project managers and field teams

Company

At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
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Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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