Staff Accountant
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Rockville, Maryland. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys analyzing financial data to support organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform thorough reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Investigate and resolve reconciling items by researching financial transactions and tracing them through the general ledger.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations, including sales tax and corporate tax returns.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial data for reporting and reconciliation.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing reconciliations and verifying account balances.<br>• Analyze financial reports to identify trends or issues and recommend corrective actions.<br>• Maintain and update accounting records to ensure data integrity and compliance with accounting principles.<br>• Assist with audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries from auditors.<br>• Continuously improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong proficiency in general ledger account reconciliation and journal entries.<br>• Solid understanding of accounting principles, including Accounting 101 concepts.<br>• Experience with corporate tax returns and sales tax regulations.<br>• Ability to trace and analyze transactions through general ledger accounts.<br>• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.<br>• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and other departments.<br>• Proficiency in accounting software and tools.<br>• Previous experience in a banking or financial services environment is preferred.
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- Rockville, MD
- onsite
- Temporary
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23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Rockville, Maryland. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys analyzing financial data to support organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform thorough reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Investigate and resolve reconciling items by researching financial transactions and tracing them through the general ledger.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations, including sales tax and corporate tax returns.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial data for reporting and reconciliation.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing reconciliations and verifying account balances.<br>• Analyze financial reports to identify trends or issues and recommend corrective actions.<br>• Maintain and update accounting records to ensure data integrity and compliance with accounting principles.<br>• Assist with audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries from auditors.<br>• Continuously improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- 2025-11-25T18:53:35Z