Posted 29 July, 2026
Accounting Specialist
LHH US
Cranbury, NJ, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Accounting Assistant (Construction Industry)
Location: Cranbury, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time (Temp / Temp-to-Perm / Direct Hire)
Schedule: Monday - Friday | Standard Business Hours
Compensation: $25-$30/hour (depending on experience)
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant with experience in the construction or a related industry to support a busy accounting team in Cranbury, NJ. This role offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
Key Responsibilities
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits,
EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type
of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by
law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please
navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state,
and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.
Pay Details: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour
Search managed by: Christine Senn
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Location: Cranbury, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time (Temp / Temp-to-Perm / Direct Hire)
Schedule: Monday - Friday | Standard Business Hours
Compensation: $25-$30/hour (depending on experience)
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant with experience in the construction or a related industry to support a busy accounting team in Cranbury, NJ. This role offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
- Enter invoices and job cost data into the accounting system
- Support project accounting, including tracking job costs and budgets
- Maintain and organize financial records and documentation
- Assist with billing, including progress billing and lien waivers (if applicable)
- Reconcile accounts and assist with month-end close activities
- Coordinate with project managers and vendors regarding financial data
- Perform general administrative and data entry tasks as needed
- 1-3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Prior experience in construction, engineering, HVAC, or similar industry strongly preferred
- Familiarity with job costing and project-based accounting is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas required)
- Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits,
EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type
of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by
law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please
navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state,
and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.
Pay Details: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour
Search managed by: Christine Senn
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
