84 results for Accountant Entry Level in Alexandria, VA

Accounting Clerk

Herndon, VA
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Temporary
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
Our client in Herndon is seeking a talented accounting clerk to join their team.
2026-02-27T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Herndon, VA
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Temporary
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
Our client in Herndon is seeking a talented accounting clerk to join their team.
2026-03-20T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

McLean, VA
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Temporary
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
Our client in McLean is seeking a talented accounting clerk to join their team
2026-03-20T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Fairfax, VA
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Temporary
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
Our client in Fairfax is seeking a talented accounting clerk to join their team.
2026-02-27T00:00:00Z

Accounting Analyst

Baltimore, MD
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Temporary
30.04 - 34.49 USD / Hourly
Under general supervision, the Accounting Analyst will perform analytical, administrative work. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker with strong research skills, excellent communication abilities, and the technical capacity to build reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, charts, and databases that support the organizations goals. Collect, organize, and analyze data.Prepare detailed analytical reports and presenting findings to leadership.Monitor accounts to resolve discrepancies.Maintain and update databases.
2026-03-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Woodbridge, VA
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Temporary
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team in Woodbridge, Virginia. This is a contract position that requires a strong background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting practices. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage financial processes efficiently. Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices. • Handle accounts receivable tasks, including tracking incoming payments and resolving discrepancies. • Process invoices and verify their accuracy in alignment with company policies. • Perform cash posting activities to maintain accurate financial records. • Reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy and identify any inconsistencies. • Prepare and manage billing functions, ensuring all invoices are correctly issued and followed up. • Utilize NetSuite software to streamline accounting processes and maintain organized records. • Collaborate with other departments to address financial inquiries and discrepancies. • Generate reports detailing financial transactions and account statuses. • Maintain compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
2026-03-26T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Hillsboro, VA
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Temporary
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Purcellville, Virginia. In this role, you will focus on accounts payable tasks, financial reconciliations, and supporting month-end close processes. The position requires a proactive and confident individual who can effectively collaborate with project managers and vendors while maintaining accuracy in financial operations. Responsibilities: • Process accounts payable invoices promptly and accurately using relevant software tools. • Perform detailed reconciliations of financial accounts to ensure consistency and accuracy. • Assist in month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and reviewing records. • Manage credit card charges and deposits, ensuring proper documentation and reporting. • Upload necessary files and data into organizational systems such as Foundation Software. • Collaborate with project managers and vendors to resolve discrepancies and address inquiries effectively. • Utilize expense management software, like Ramp, to oversee and streamline financial processes. • Generate reports to provide insights into financial operations and maintain compliance. • Ensure adherence to accounting standards and company policies in all financial activities.
2026-03-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Washington, DC
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Permanent
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
My client is looking for a Staff Accountant to fill the role in their organization. The organization is in the legal services industry and is located in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate for the Staff Accountant role would be responsible for maintaining the general ledger accounts, reconciling accounts payable and accounts receivable, coordinating the month end close process, assisting with billing and collections, posting journal entries and helping with other ad hoc projects as needed. This person will be working closely with the Director of the company. The organization offers excellent benefits, including medical benefits and great work-life balance. Daily responsibilities of the Staff Accountant include: · Perform month-end close.· General ledger maintenance.· Reconcile AP and AR accounts.· Assist with billing and collections.· Prepare financial statements.· Research and maintaining compliance US GAAP.
2026-03-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Herndon, VA
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Permanent
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Are you an accounting professional with a keen eye for detail? Do you take pride in managing accounts, reconciling figures, and ensuring everything adds up perfectly? If you have a minimum of 3 years of experience and expertise in accounts receivable, deferred revenue, and account reconciliations, we have an opportunity for you! As a Staff Accountant you will report to the Accounting Manager with about 50% of your time spent on the full cycle of accounts receivables and the other 50% on revenue, account reconciliation's, fixed assets, other ad hoc responsibilities and special projects aimed at enhancing the efficiencies, policies, procedures and systems within the accounting department. This is an in-office position with an organization that is growing through acquisitions and offers professional growth, competitive salary, bonus potential, and a full suite of benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K with 4% match, 3 weeks of vacation and more) as well as excellent work life balance. Salary is based on education, skills, proficiencies, experience, and credentials.Essential Responsibilities:Accounts Receivable Management:<ul><li>Execute comprehensive end-to-end accounts receivable functions.</li><li>Respond confidently and effectively to both internal and external billing inquiries.</li></ul>Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue:<ul><li>Collaborate fruitfully with the finance team to uphold ASC 606-compliant revenue recognition processes.</li></ul>Month-End Journal Entries and Accruals:<ul><li>Prepare month-end journal entries.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal policies and GAAP standards.</li></ul>Fixed Asset Management:<ul><li>Maintain Fixed Asset and Construction in Progress (CIP) schedules.</li></ul>General Ledger Reconciliation:<ul><li>Perform reconciliations for key accounts.</li></ul>Financial Reporting:<ul><li>Contribute to ad-hoc reporting and support data requests for audits.</li></ul>Additional Responsibilities:<ul><li>Participate in process enhancement initiatives.</li></ul>Please apply directly to this position for consideration. If you have additional questions, in addition to your application, contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn or by calling 571.297.9074.
2026-03-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Washington, DC
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Permanent
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
Exciting opportunity to join a mission‑driven non‑profit as a Staff Accountant! Enjoy a hybrid work model, supportive culture, and great benefits. Key ResponsibilitiesCash Management & Banking Operations<ul><li>Monitor daily cash balances across all entities.</li><li>Initiate and track wire transfers, ACH payments, auto‑debit collections, and intercompany transfers in accordance with internal controls.</li><li>Support banking portal administration, including user access, entitlements, and signatory updates.</li><li>Coordinate the opening, maintenance, and closure of bank accounts.</li><li>Support reconciliation of discrepancies between bank records and the general ledger.</li></ul>Payment Processing & Billing<ul><li>Monitor and support timely processing of vendor payments, insurance premiums, debt service, and quarterly partner payments.</li><li>Assist with payroll processes.</li><li>Maintain and update vendor records, including onboarding, communication, and resolving documentation or payment issues.</li><li>Provide support for corporate credit cards and assist with employee travel and expense reimbursements.</li><li>Support billing and collections for revenue and grant‑related activities.</li></ul>Controls & Special Projects<ul><li>Ensure compliance with internal policies and financial controls.</li><li>Partner with accounting, HR, and program teams to align cash needs with operational priorities.</li><li>Assist with audit‑related documentation and requests.</li><li>Participate in ad hoc projects to improve processes, controls, and data accuracy.</li></ul>
2026-03-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Washington, DC
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Temporary
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. This long-term contract position offers an opportunity to contribute to a non-profit organization by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data while supporting various accounting and reporting functions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in financial planning, compliance, and process optimization. Responsibilities: • Perform monthly close processes to ensure the general ledger is accurate, timely, and reconciled with appropriate schedules. • Prepare internal and external financial reports, ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations and organizational standards. • Develop grant proposal budgets, coordinate invoicing, and manage federal reimbursement submissions. • Collaborate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation to support the annual audit process. • Monitor and ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements, including local charter school board regulations. • Assist in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, working closely with department leaders. • Generate financial planning reports, including variance analysis, cash flow projections, and project-specific financial statements. • Create and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, grant proposals, and decision-making processes. • Lead improvements in financial systems and processes, implementing automation to enhance efficiency and data integrity. • Manage special projects aimed at optimizing financial operations and reporting capabilities.
2026-03-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Gainesville, VA
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Temporary
34 - 38 USD / Hourly
Our client in Gainesville is seeking a talented staff accountant to join their team
2026-02-27T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

McLean, VA
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Permanent
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career in accounting while working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment? My client is seeking a Staff Accountant to be focused on the accounting for mission-based projects. If you thrive on solving problems, improving processes, and making an impact in a collaborative setting, this role is for you! This position is ideal for professionals with hands-on accounting experience and a strong proficiency in NetSuite. You’ll have an opportunity to work on diverse accounting functions and contribute to building the financial foundation of a rapidly expanding organization.<ul><li>Prepare and maintain accounting reports to support the month-end financial close, including the compilation of accurate financial statements.</li><li>Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring smooth workflows and optimal cash flow management.</li><li>Prepare and monitor month-end accruals to ensure accurate revenue recognition that aligns with associated expenses.</li><li>Track and analyze recurring revenue while maintaining profitability reports by project.</li><li>Oversee the purchase order process and handle the setup of vendors and clients within NetSuite or other accounting systems.</li><li>Process invoices for timely payment and maintain meticulous financial records for compliance and documentation.</li><li>Recommend data-driven solutions for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and process streamlining to improve efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate on preparations for external audits and produce necessary documentation for financial institutions.</li><li>Regularly review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal and accounting standards.</li><li>Assist with administrative tasks and provide critical support to other finance functions.</li><li>Contribute to ad hoc projects and perform additional duties as assigned to support the finance team.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Be part of a high-growth organization where your ideas are valued, and your contributions make a real impact.</li><li>Play a key role in enhancing and streamlining financial processes and systems within a growing team.</li><li>Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career advancement as part of our innovative and forward-thinking organization.</li><li>Fantastic culture and excellent work life balance (2 days in-office per week / 3 days from home)</li><li>Salary between $80-90K based on experience (potential for more based on experience) + bonus based on company performance + full suite of benefits.</li></ul>This is a unique opportunity for a Staff Accountant who wants to bring their skills, especially in NetSuite, to a company on the cutting edge of growth and innovation.
2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Washington, DC
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Permanent
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Our client, a well-known and stable not for profit organization, is recruiting for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their finance team in Washington, DC. This role will support the month end close and financial reporting but focuses on managing cash receipts, accounts receivable, and financial reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance. As a vital member of the organization, you will oversee invoicing, payment processing, and close activities while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Core Responsibilities:• Record and reconcile daily cash transactions, ensuring all activity aligns with bank statements.• Issue invoices promptly and accurately, adhering to revenue recognition policies while maintaining proper records.• Manage accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, payment applications, aging reviews, and collection follow-ups.• Apply payments from various sources accurately and address discrepancies with customers or internal teams.• Perform revenue account reconciliations with third-party partners, resolving any issues in a timely manner.• Serve as the primary contact for payment processors and merchants, handling inquiries and reconciliation tasks.• Ensure accurate recording of member activities, payment applications, and adjustments.• Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement reviews.• Maintain accurate financial records for the organization, including donations and investments.• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits. Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half or directly via LinkedIn for immediate consideration for this or one of our other active career opportunities in the Washington Metro area.
2026-03-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Annandale, VA
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Temporary
31 - 35 USD / Hourly
Our client in Annandale is seeking a talented staff accountant to join their team
2026-03-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Baltimore, MD
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Permanent
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse accounting projects while growing your expertise and contributing to a variety of projects. As part of a dynamic environment, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations and reporting. Responsibilities:• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.• Prepare and post journal entries for routine and complex transactions.• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including timely processing and recording of invoices.• Conduct bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Assist in payroll processing and ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards.• Support corporate tax preparation and filing by gathering necessary documentation and ensuring accuracy.• Collaborate with team members to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights.• Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely completion.• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel tools to streamline reporting and data analysis.• Adapt to changing priorities and contribute to special projects as needed.
2026-03-27T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Sterling, VA
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Permanent
75000 - 92000 USD / Yearly
My client in Loudon County, VA, a well-respected, well-established, and growing ($2B+ in revenue) construction company, is looking for a detail-oriented project accountant to join their team. This role focuses on managing financial operations for construction projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking, compliance, and profitability analysis. You will be assigned a very large construction project along with smaller less complex projects. This job is primarily onsite 4-5 days. This is a project accountant position and the company favors candidates with construction experience. <ul><li>Project Billings: Compile, prepare, and analyze monthly project billings in accordance with contract requirements.</li><li>Financial Analysis: Perform financial analysis and reconcile project costs against the project budget.</li><li>Vendor Compliance Management: Oversee vendor compliance, including managing insurance, lien waivers, retention, and W-9s.</li><li>Cost Tracking and Reporting: Produce and analyze job performance and profitability through job cost tracking reports.</li><li>Status Reporting and Budget Maintenance: Assist in the preparation of status reports while maintaining accurate project statuses and budget information.</li><li>Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve both basic and complex project-related accounting issues in a timely manner.</li></ul> If you are interested in this position, please apply to this posting or send your resume in confidence to Cesario Brooks. Find me on LinkedIn.
2026-03-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Herndon, VA
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Temporary
31 - 35 USD / Hourly
Our client in Herndon is seeking a talented staff accountant to join their team.
2026-03-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Columbia, MD
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Permanent
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
Our client, a highly stable and well‑established organization in Columbia, MD, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their growing accounting team. This role is ideal for early‑career accountants coming from public accounting or a large corporate accounting department who want long-term stability, mentorship, and clear growth opportunities. This is onsite with a collaborative environment, consistent hours with a good quality of life, and high visibility to both accounting and operational leadership. Compensation listed does is base salary and there is bonus potential with this role and fantastic benefits. If you are qualified and interested, please email Jim Meade at Robert Half right away. <ul><li>Maintain accurate financial records and prepare monthly journal entries (revenue, billings, accruals, etc.)</li><li>Manage month-end close activities and prepare variance analysis comparing actuals to budget/forecast</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items using sound GAAP judgment</li><li>Collaborate with internal operational teams to review results, address receivables issues, and support forecasting updates</li><li>Assist with the preparation and analysis of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts</li><li>Review purchase orders and invoices for proper coding and timely processing</li><li>Support annual expense reconciliation efforts and ensure adherence to company policies</li><li>Respond to internal and external inquiries related to billing, accounts receivable, and financial activity</li><li>Participate in due diligence for potential acquisitions, dispositions, or financing activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and identify potential deficiencies</li></ul>
2026-03-03T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Baltimore, MD
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Temporary
32 - 39 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing financial processes related to capital projects and ensuring accurate reporting and billing. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders and contribute to the financial integrity of the organization. Responsibilities:• Generate reports on transfer activities and update tracking spreadsheets with status updates based on board-approved transfer memos.• Review and process expenditures, ensuring they are accurately recorded in organizational financial records.• Prepare and issue invoices to external entities for reimbursement of project costs.• Handle project capitalization and reconcile projects slated for closure against a closeout list.• Participate in project-related workstream meetings to provide financial support and insights.• Retrieve necessary journal lines to facilitate billing processes and prepare monthly invoices for reimbursement.• Create monthly billing statements for reimbursement of water, wastewater, and other projects.• Assist with year-end audits by preparing work papers, journal entries, trial balances, and financial statements while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.• Collaborate with auditors to provide documentation and resolve discrepancies during the audit process.• Maintain organized records of financial documents and audit materials.
2026-03-27T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Bethesda, MD
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Temporary
30 - 30 USD / Hourly
A large financial service firm in Bethesda is looking for a staff accountant. Duties include: <ul><li>reviewing general ledger accounts and preparing and adjusting journal entries</li><li>performing account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts</li><li>posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals. </li></ul>
2026-03-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Vienna, VA
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Permanent
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Join my client's incredible facilities management firm as a Staff Accountant! They operate on a hybrid (2x in-person a week) schedule, have great work-life balance, and have great benefits! Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and maintain accounting reports to support month‑end close and financial statement preparation.</li><li>Perform accounts receivable and accounts payable functions to support timely cash flow.</li><li>Prepare month‑end accruals to align revenue and expenses with the correct period.</li><li>Monitor recurring monthly revenue and maintain project‑level profitability tracking.</li><li>Manage purchase order workflows and assist with vendor and client setup in the accounting system.</li><li>Ensure timely payment of invoices and maintain accurate financial documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to reduce costs, enhance revenue, and improve process efficiency.</li><li>Prepare documentation for external audits or requests from financial institutions.</li><li>Review financial statements for accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Support administrative tasks and paperwork as needed.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-03-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Washington, DC
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Permanent
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
My client is a multi-faceted, dynamic, nonprofit that is heavily aligned with the real estate, development and lending industries. This person will function as the right hand to the Accounting Manager. This role will have a trajectory for growth and will give the incumbent a wealth of experience in multiple areas. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries for various transactions, including cash activities, accounts payable/receivable, accruals, and interest calculations.• Perform routine reconciliations of general ledger accounts, such as cash balances, loan accounts, escrow activities, and prepaid expenses.• Support the month-end close process by ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is accurate and complete.• Assist with the preparation of internal financial reports, schedules, and documentation for audits.• Maintain accounting records related to property-level or loan-level transactions, including funding, servicing, payments, and capital expenditures.• Monitor daily cash balances and reconcile banking activity with the general ledger.• Process vendor invoices, manage accounts payable aging schedules, and ensure proper coding of transactions.• Assist with billing, collections, and accounts receivable aging reviews to ensure timely processing.• Uphold internal controls across all accounting functions and provide documentation for annual audits.• Contribute to system and process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting workflows.
2026-03-06T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Washington, DC
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Permanent
120000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
My client is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their team in their Washington, DC office. This role will allow for the Accounting Manager to work on a hybrid schedule, and the company is based in the real estate industry. The ideal Accounting Manager would be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, reviewing monthly operating reports, assisting with preparing WIP schedules, capitalizing fixed assets, providing general ledger maintenance, analyzing, and preparing monthly financial statements, assisting in annual planning and budgeting process and assisting with other duties as needed. This organization has an excellent employee benefit package, offers room for growth and great work-life balance. Daily responsibilities of the Accounting Manager include: · Prepare monthly operating reports.· Prepare monthly financial statements.· Assist with WIP schedule preparation.· Capitalize fixed assets and apply cost accounting.· General ledger maintenance.· Perform cash flow projections.
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Washington, DC
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Permanent
120000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
Our client, a prominent national real estate investment and development organization based in Washington, D.C., is looking for their new Accounting Manager. They have over $5B invested and are looking to scale up their accounting foundation to include a new real estate fund. They have a long-standing reputation and a track record of managing investments across dozens of high-profile properties. This role is ideal for someone with solid commercial real estate fund accounting expertise who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting. Reporting to the Controller and overseeing a staff, you will build out frameworks and drive best practices for fund and property-level accounting. You will also work across other business lines as operational needs evolve. In this exciting new Accounting Manager role, you will: • Manage capital accounting, execution of capital calls and distributions, and investor allocations for both fund and investment vehicles.• Calculate complex fund distribution models including comprehensive waterfall structures as outlined by partnership agreements• Prepare fund-level GAAP financial statements on a fair value basis in accordance with ASC 946, ASC 820 and ASC 842• Develop periodic investor and fund performance reports—helping deliver timely and accurate NAV statements, fair value analysis, and fund financials• Supervise preparation of general ledgers, including accurate recording of tenant billings, recoveries, and adherence to current lease accounting standards.• Provide financial support for property/asset managers, including budget preparation, variance investigation, and periodic reforecasting.• Prepare consolidated financial reports at the fund level in line with U.S. GAAP, ensuring compliance with fair value measurement and investment company guidance.• Oversee audit preparations and submissions, respond to information requests from audit teams, and coordinate closely with external advisors.• Support completion of lender compliance deliverables and institutional investor due diligence.• Direct and mentor staff accountants, providing technical training and oversight related to fund accounting and the firm’s accounting systems.• Design and enhance accounting policies, workflows, and financial controls to meet SEC-registered investment manager standards.• Partner across departments to advance accounting and reporting initiatives for other verticals, including multifamily and opportunistic asset classes. Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits. Please forward your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half for consideration for this or one of our other immediate openings in the Washington, DC area.
2026-03-11T00:00:00Z