Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team on a Contract-to-Permanent basis in New Hope, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring compliance with prevailing wage requirements, supporting project teams, and maintaining accurate financial data for construction projects. This position will require excellent organizational skills, a strong understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Responsibilities: • Review construction contracts to ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements. • Participate in project kickoff meetings to align on financial and reporting expectations. • Monitor and complete weekly reporting in accordance with contract terms and deadlines. • Document payment discrepancies and address shortfalls as outlined in the contract. • Conduct audits of project settings and wage determination data to ensure accuracy. • Process weekly payroll reports, including uploading data and resolving discrepancies. • Verify apprentice classifications and payments to ensure compliance with wage standards. • Generate required customer billing reports, including weekly payroll and apprentice summaries. • Collaborate with project auditors and provide support during annual and special audits. • Address general inquiries related to prevailing wage compliance and reporting systems. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience in project accounting. • Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction accounting. • Proficiency in accounting software systems such as ADP, Costpoint, and Deltek. • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with office equipment. • Knowledge of prevailing wage standards and compliance processes. • Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Experience supporting large teams and working collaboratively across departments. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. 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) .