Staff Accountant - Carrollton - On-Site

LHH is seeking a Staff Accountant to join a rapidly growing, privately backed organization operating within the construction and project-based services sector. This company is well-established, financially stable, and expanding across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general accounting and financial reporting, exposure to project or job-cost accounting, and the ability to collaborate closely with both corporate finance and operational teams in a fast-paced environment.

This is a fully onsite role based in North Dallas and offers meaningful visibility, hands-on responsibility, and long-term growth potential within a scaling finance organization.

• Support general ledger accounting and ensure accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain chart of accounts and ensure consistency across multiple entities and business units
• Prepare and analyze Percentage of Completion (POC) and Work in Progress (WIP) reports for active projects
• Assist with intercompany accounting, consolidations, and eliminations
• Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate expense coding and financial data integrity
• Support branch-level accounting activities in coordination with corporate accounting
• Assist with monthly financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with the finance team
• Assist with annual audits and tax filings, coordinating with external auditors and advisors
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, including sales and use tax reporting
• Participate in physical inventory counts and related reconciliations during quarter-end processes
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Support ERP system implementation and optimization efforts across multiple locations

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience; construction or project-based industry experience preferred
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience a plus
• CPA designation or CPA-eligible strongly preferred
• Master’s degree (MBA or Accounting) preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting and WIP reporting strongly preferred
• Proficiency with ERP systems;
  Microsoft Dynamics Business Central experience a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication abilities
• Self-motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment
• Passion for process improvement and operational excellence