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107 results for Entry Level Staff Accountant in Alexandria, VA

Staff Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are currently working with several clients in various industries that are looking for a Staff Accountant to join their team. These companies are based in the DC Metro area and many of the roles are on a hybrid basis and open to candidates coming out of public accounting as well. The ideal candidate for the Staff Accountant role would be responsible for preparing the financial statements, maintaining the general ledger accounts, reconciling bank statements, assisting with month end close, performing journal entries and assisting with other projects. These organizations offer good work-life balance, health care in addition to other great benefits and opportunity for growth. </p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Staff Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>·      Perform month-end close.</p><p>·      General ledger maintenance.</p><p>·      Reconcile bank statements.</p><p>·      Prepare financial statements.</p><p>·      Post various journal entries.</p>
  • 2025-11-25T12:41:47Z
Staff Accountant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 31.49 - 35.24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This position offers a long-term contract opportunity. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate budget management, financial reporting, and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Compile, analyze, and reconcile budget data to provide accurate financial projections and reports.</p><p>• Monitor expenditures throughout the fiscal year to ensure adherence to budget limits and recommend solutions for any discrepancies.</p><p>• Review and approve grant invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper allocation within budget accounts.</p><p>• Generate and distribute detailed financial reports.</p><p>• Perform complex calculations for payroll, adjustments, and deductions, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Verify and approve purchase orders, requisitions, and personnel action requests, ensuring sufficient funding.</p><p>• Attend meetings to discuss financial matters, including budget expenditures.</p>
  • 2025-12-04T21:08:52Z
Staff Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join a stable and well-established non-profit organization in Washington, DC. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a tenured team while enjoying outstanding benefits such as fully paid medical insurance and a robust pension plan among other exceptional perks. </p><p><br></p><p>You will collaborate with a skilled and experienced team under the guidance of an exceptional manager, handling both detailed day-to-day accounting tasks as well as supporting month-end and year-end financial close processes. Additional responsibilities for the Staff Accountant will include helping to prepare financial statements according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as related journal entries and account reconciliations. The Staff Accountant will participate in financial close procedures, audits as well as the preparation of the budget. The Staff Accountant will be expected to stay current with changes in accounting standards and look for process efficiencies as they perform their work. </p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process invoices efficiently and ensure accurate vendor file maintenance.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and invoice approvers to address and resolve inquiries or discrepancies.</p><p>• Oversee expense report submissions, ensuring compliance with internal policies.</p><p>• Document and deposit cash and check receipts promptly and accurately.</p><p>• Assist in preparing state and federal filings and contribute to the annual audit process.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Participate in month-end and year-end close procedures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Support the budgeting process and assist with audits to maintain financial compliance.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and identify opportunities for process improvements.</p><p>• Utilize financial software tools such as Excel for tasks involving VLOOKUPs and pivot tables</p><p> </p><p>Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. </p><p><br></p><p>Our client offers fully paid medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President, Robert Half for immediate consideration for this or one of our many current openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p><p> </p>
  • 2025-12-05T19:03:55Z
Staff Accountant
  • Linthicum, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A STAFF ACCOUNTANT TO JOIN A WELL-RESPECTED AND TENURED EMPLOYER WITH FANTASTIC BENEFITS AND PERKS!! </p><p>EXCELLENT START TO YOUR CAREER WHERE YOU CAN LEARN AND GROW!! </p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half has partnered with a long-time client in the BWI Corridor to hire a Staff Accountant to join their team! Successful candidates will need to be capable of rising to a variety of challenges while juggling multiple components of month-end close. This Staff Accountant's duties will require processing accounts payable, preparing journal entries, assisting with monthly and year-end closings, account reconciliations, and more! In this role, you will perform various internal reporting during the monthly close, participate in compliance and review various assigned schedules. This is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work! Tenured staff, great mentorship, excellent hours, free parking, and fantastic benefits make this all an attractive opportunity to apply for!</p><p> </p><p>How will you make an impact:</p><p>- Produce journal entries under minimal supervision</p><p>- Thorough experience with accounts payable processing and related account reconciliations</p><p>- Support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks</p><p>- Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual audits</p><p>- Take part in various department-wide initiatives</p><p>- Ad hoc reporting and performing special projects upon request</p><p> </p><p>Apply immediately to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn, or to Tracy.Kaszuba at RobertHalf.</p>
  • 2025-11-12T17:59:08Z
Staff Accountant
  • Mclean, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - USD / Yearly
  • <p>There is an opportunity with a terrific company for a full-time Staff Accountant. This position can offer you strong compensation, excellent benefits, and career advancement. Ambitious and detail-oriented candidates will be interested in Robert Half's opportunity to join a thriving, fast-paced company that recognizes talent and effort, as a Staff Accountant. Based in the Mclean, Virginia area, this role is a career-building, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work. This position is for candidates with the ability to prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation and be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. If you're looking for work where you will participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules reporting processes, this role might be right for you. You will be preferred for this role if you have a complex understanding of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets.</p><p><br></p><p>Major responsibilities</p><p>- Oversee depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation</p><p>- Regular maintenance and reconciliation of journal entries</p><p>- Assist with the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks</p><p>- Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting</p><p>- Ad hoc reporting and performing special projects upon request</p><p>- Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll</p><p>- Become well-versed in month end balance sheet account reconciliations</p><p>- Conduct month end close and compose journal entries with minimal supervision</p><p>- Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls. Also ensure that accounting procedures comply with GAAP</p><p>- Handle intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation</p><p>- Organize schedules for monthly payments and capital lease</p><p>- Coordinate and analyze a variety of financial data, then report it in a way that is useful and understandable</p><p>- Partake in various department-wide initiatives</p>
  • 2025-12-02T15:27:20Z
Staff Accountant
  • Herndon, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently working with a thriving services firm on their search for a Staff Accountant with strong Excel skills. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the general ledger, assisting with the month-end close process, preparing internal/external financial reporting, posting journal entries, supporting revenue recognition processes, preparing supporting schedules for internal management reporting and external audits, ensuring compliance with industry specific taxes and applicable fees, and assisting with accounts payable and receivable functions. The ideal candidate for this role should have great problem-solving skills, excellent time management and strong budgeting/forecasting abilities that will ensure revenue generation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review corporate tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Manage sales tax filings and ensure timely submissions.</p><p>• Record and reconcile journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Maintain and update the general ledger, guaranteeing precise documentation of all transactions.</p><p>• Assist in preparing financial reports and statements for internal and external use.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data.</p><p>• Support audits by gathering and organizing relevant financial documentation.</p><p>• Monitor changes in tax laws and implement necessary adjustments in processes.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations to improve accounting procedures and efficiency.</p>
  • 2025-12-02T15:38:35Z
Staff Accountant
  • Alexandria, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.00 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p><strong>We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a three-month contract position based in Alexandria, VA. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience within financial services, banking, or credit unions. You will perform core accounting functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the maintenance of accurate financial records during this critical project period.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet accounts in accordance with industry best practices.</li><li>Assist with monthly closing activities, including financial statement preparation and reporting.</li><li>Manage accounts payable/receivable, cash postings, and bank reconciliations.</li><li>Support audit processes by gathering documentation and addressing auditor inquiries specific to financial services procedures.</li><li>Review daily transactions for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory and internal control requirements.</li><li>Collaborate across departments to monitor cash flow and prepare variance analyses.</li><li>Document and implement process improvements to streamline efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Stay informed on compliance standards relevant to financial services institutions.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>Finance and accounting professionals like staff accountants are among the most sought-after roles in the industry, with numerous opportunities for professional development and growth. This contract opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise, gain experience in a dynamic environment, and make an immediate impact.</p><p><strong>Ready to take on a new challenge in Alexandria, VA? Apply today to join our team for this rewarding three-month engagement!</strong></p>
  • 2025-12-02T21:33:37Z
Staff Accountant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 32.30 - 33.98 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a long-term contract position offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a dynamic organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to deliver accurate financial insights.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct detailed analyses of accounts to identify spending patterns and categorize expenses.<br>• Prepare comprehensive reports that summarize financial data and findings.<br>• Perform journal entries with precision to ensure accurate recordkeeping.<br>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to support financial accuracy and compliance.<br>• Assist in developing annual budgets by gathering and analyzing relevant financial data.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of accounting tasks and projects.<br>• Provide insights through financial analysis to support decision-making processes.<br>• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and organizational policies in all financial activities.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvements within accounting workflows.<br>• Support audits and reviews by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
  • 2025-12-03T18:33:49Z
Cost Accountant
  • Sykesville, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Sykesville, Maryland. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage financial operations and ensure accurate cost analysis for construction projects. You will have regular contact with project managers and estimators, assisting throughout the lifecycle of projects. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting leadership and project managers with critical financial insights and reporting through presentation and review. This position is an individual contributor role with high visibility to the C-Suite.</p><p><br></p><p>For additional information, reach out to Adam Dean at adam.dean@roberthalf</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor and manage project accounting processes, including cost tracking, progress billing, and financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly Work In Progress (WIP) reports to evaluate project profitability and overall financial performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers and leadership to maintain budgets, forecast expenses, and address financial challenges.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with audits, regulatory filings, and workers' compensation requirements.</p><p>• Review and approve subcontractor invoices, payments, and lien waivers with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Develop and implement efficient accounting procedures to enhance accuracy in financial reporting.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and guidance to accounting staff at the entry level to strengthen team expertise.</p><p>• Work closely with external auditors, clients, and vendors to resolve financial discrepancies and build effective relationships.</p><p>• Deliver financial recommendations and insights to support organizational decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure billing aligns with contract requirements and submit progress payments with precision.</p>
  • 2025-11-06T20:14:52Z
Staff Accountant
  • Falls Church, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Falls Church, Virginia is seeking a well-rounded <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to support their core accounting functions. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s comfortable with journal entries, reconciliations, and digging into the details.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Review and post journal entries</li><li>Perform account reconciliations (bank, GL, intercompany, etc.)</li><li>Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts</li><li>Assist with accruals and monthly close activities</li><li>Support internal controls and audit readiness</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-24T13:38:51Z
Entry Level Accountant
  • Reston, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 72000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you a recent accounting graduate ready to launch your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? My client is seeking an <strong>Entry-Level Cash Accountant</strong> to join their team at their Reston, VA HQ. n this critical role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and supporting business operations—all while contributing to the financial success of our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of accounting principles and a desire to grow their expertise. If you have excellent attention to detail, a firm grasp of how balance sheet accounts impact financials, and proficiency in journal entries and reconciliations, I encourage you to apply. My client has an excellent culture, strong history of developing talent and promoting from within for those looking for a long-term career with a single organization as well as providing terrific work life balance and an above average total compensation package. This is an on-stie position in Reston.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post <strong>daily journal entries</strong> to ensure accurate recording of cash activity.</li><li>Reconcile <strong>positive pay information</strong> between bank records and company systems.</li><li>Process and reconcile <strong>cash receipts</strong>, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</li><li>Maintain and oversee the organization’s <strong>check stock</strong>.</li><li>Handle the <strong>escheatment</strong> of uncashed checks in compliance with applicable regulations.</li><li>Assist with <strong>monthly accounting close procedures</strong>, ensuring financial records are accurate and complete.</li><li>Respond to inquiries from <strong>Treasury</strong> and collaborate with other business areas to address financial questions.</li><li>Contribute to other tasks and projects as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Why You Should Apply:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Start Your Career:</strong> This is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience in accounting and work closely with a talented team committed to your growth and success with an organization that you can be with long-term.</li><li><strong>Build Your Skills:</strong> You’ll strengthen your knowledge of core accounting processes while tackling financial challenges and learning on the job.</li><li><strong>Be an Integral Part of the Team:</strong> While working onsite in <strong>Reston, VA</strong>, you’ll contribute daily to a collaborative and motivating work environment where accuracy and teamwork are celebrate</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-17T21:13:49Z
Staff Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team based in Washington, District of Columbia. The role is located in Georgetown and provides free parking. The role is 100% in office. This role involves various accounting and administrative responsibilities within a dynamic organization. The successful candidate will manage all accounting and financial processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and efficient operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the full cycle of accounting duties, including but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger management.</p><p>• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.</p><p>• Conduct bank reconciliations, manage cash flow, and ensure accurate financial record-keeping.</p><p>• Handle invoicing, bill payments, and expense reporting in a timely manner.</p><p>• Collaborate with external accountants for tax preparation and annual audits.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with vendors, project managers, designers, and clients on any issues around billing and invoicing.</p><p>• Manage administrative and operational tasks of the office, including but not limited to, managing leases, insurance, supplies, equipment, and facility emails and files.</p><p>• Maintain employee records, including attendance, benefits, and performance evaluations.</p><p>• Address employee inquiries and resolve HR-related issues in accordance with labor laws and company policies.</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day office operations, including supply management, equipment maintenance, and vendor relationships.</p><p>• Provide administrative support to the leadership team as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Ian Gainor via LinkedIn if interested.</p>
  • 2025-11-07T17:39:13Z
Senior Accountant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with an industry leader to hire a top-notch Senior Accountant to their dynamic team! Might consider hiring a staff accountant as well DOE! Prior experience in public accounting or working for a private-equity firm / PE owned company is a huge plus! This Senior Accountant MUST bring experience with full cycle accounting including complex journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, preparing audit workpapers, assisting with financial reporting and more! This is highly respected company and offers a ton of opportunity for exposure and career growth in a dynamic environment!</p><p> </p><p>Must be able to work independently with little direction, however, have a team player mentality and pitch in where necessary to help accomplish a common goal! Do you aspire to become an integral part of a reputable company? Apply today for your next job through Robert Half!</p><p> </p><p>As a Senior Accountant, you will prepare financial statements, analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts, analyze cash flows, flux / variance analysis, prepare audit schedules, handle internal control maintenance and more! </p><p> </p><p>A sample of your responsibilities include:</p><p>- Perform monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables such as journal entries, reconciliations, reports in compliance with GAAP</p><p>- Present Balance Sheet account reconciliations</p><p>- Allocate and prepare monthly P& L reports and balance sheet flux analysis for management</p><p>- Contribute to coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors</p><p>- Analyze financial information and report on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)</p><p>- Manage Ad-hoc projects as necessary</p><p>- Apply oneself to various department-wide initiatives</p><p> </p><p>Apply immediately to be considered as this opportunity will not last long! Please send your resume to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn, or to Tracy.Kaszuba at RobertHalf.</p>
  • 2025-11-07T15:53:57Z
Staff Accountant
  • Reston, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p>Essential Responsibilities:</p><p>Accounts Receivable Management:</p><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><p>Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue:</p><ul><li>Collaborate fruitfully with the finance team to uphold ASC 606-compliant revenue recognition processes.</li></ul><p>Month-End Journal Entries and Accruals:</p><ul><li>Prepare month-end journal entries.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal policies and GAAP standards.</li></ul><p>Fixed Asset Management:</p><ul><li>Maintain Fixed Asset and Construction in Progress (CIP) schedules.</li></ul><p>General Ledger Reconciliation:</p><ul><li>Perform reconciliations for key accounts.</li></ul><p>Financial Reporting:</p><ul><li>Contribute to ad-hoc reporting and support data requests for audits.</li></ul><p>Additional Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Participate in process enhancement initiatives.</li></ul><p>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.</p>
  • 2025-12-02T15:33:56Z
Staff Accountant
  • Sterling, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 92000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Project Billings</strong>: Compile, prepare, and analyze monthly project billings in accordance with contract requirements.</li><li><strong>Financial Analysis</strong>: Perform financial analysis and reconcile project costs against the project budget.</li><li><strong>Vendor Compliance Management</strong>: Oversee vendor compliance, including managing insurance, lien waivers, retention, and W-9s.</li><li><strong>Cost Tracking and Reporting</strong>: Produce and analyze job performance and profitability through job cost tracking reports.</li><li><strong>Status Reporting and Budget Maintenance</strong>: Assist in the preparation of status reports while maintaining accurate project statuses and budget information.</li><li><strong>Issue Resolution</strong>: Identify and resolve both basic and complex project-related accounting issues in a timely manner.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>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.</p>
  • 2025-12-02T16:54:14Z
Staff Accountant
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 31.35 - 36.30 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Columbia, Maryland. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical accounting functions and support external audits. If you have a strong background in financial processes and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle daily and weekly accounting operations to ensure accurate financial records.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain the general ledger.<br>• Manage accounts payable processes, including invoice reviews and timely payments.<br>• Collaborate with external auditors, providing necessary documentation and analytical support.<br>• Assist with sample testing and audit preparation to ensure compliance with financial regulations.<br>• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and reporting.<br>• Maintain adherence to internal accounting policies and procedures.<br>• Utilize SAP software to streamline accounting tasks and reporting.<br>• Perform reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial data.<br>• Support additional accounting tasks as needed to meet organizational goals.
  • 2025-11-05T16:04:41Z
Senior Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client is a renewable energy company that has an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a role as a Senior Accountant in their Washington, DC office. The ideal person selected for the Senior Accountant position will be responsible for assisting with the month-end closing process, preparing various types of schedules, producing the financial statements, assisting with consolidation of the financial statements, accounting for inventory and fixed assets, facilitating the payroll process and ensuring the organization remains in compliance. This is an organization where an individual can maintain great work-life balance and will receive great benefits, including health.</p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Senior Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>·      Assist with month-end close process.</p><p>·      Preparation of financial statements.</p><p>·      Prepare various schedules.</p><p>·      Reconcile general ledger accounts.</p><p>·      Assist with payroll.</p><p>·      Ensure company is in compliance with regulatory agencies.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T18:38:46Z
Senior Fund Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client is an investment firm looking for a Senior Fund Accountant to fill the role in their Washington, DC office. The ideal Senior Fund Accountant for this role will be responsible for assisting the accounting team with the day-to-day operations. The responsibilities for the Senior Fund Accountant will include reporting the firm’s private equity funds, preparing quarterly financial statements, partners’ capital account analysis, supporting annual audits and assisting with the quarterly close process. This organization has lots of room for growth and offers excellent benefits, including medical. </p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Senior Fund Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>·      Prepare quarterly financial statements.</p><p>·      Assist with quarterly close process.</p><p>·      Report private equity funds.</p><p>·      Analyze partner capital accounts.</p><p>·      Support annual audit.</p><p>·      Assist with other ad hoc duties.</p>
  • 2025-12-09T14:23:46Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client is a company within the real estate industry looking for a Senior Accountant to fill the role in their DC office. The ideal Senior Accountant for this role will be responsible for assisting the accounting team with the day-to-day operations and ensuring the financial statements are reported accurately. The responsibilities for the Senior Accountant will include preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements, assisting with invoicing, posting various journal entries, reconciling the balance sheet accounts and collaborating with the team to achieve goals. This organization has room for growth and offers good benefits, including medical and dental benefits. </p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Senior Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>·      Prepare financial statements.</p><p>·      Assist with month-end close process.</p><p>·      Reconcile various balance sheet accounts.</p><p>·      Post journal entries.</p><p>·      Assist with other ad hoc duties.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T19:59:07Z
Senior Accountant
  • Arlington, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is a rapidly growing and well financed global company in the emerging energy sector. They are recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join their world class team. This is a ground floor opportunity for a talented Senior Accountant to take their career to the next level quickly with a great amount of career runway as this company rapidly builds their finance team and overall infrastructure. This exciting Senior Accountant position will report to a tenured Director and provide accounting support at the corporate level for their cutting edge new global level projects.</p><p> </p><p>Duties for this this exciting Senior Accountant role will include the following:</p><p> </p><p>·       Work closely with the corporate accounting team and be a key contributor to the month end and year end accounting close as well as financial reporting</p><p>·       Prepare journal entries including monthly accruals, adjusting entries and complex entries to support complex transactions.</p><p>·       Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accounts assigned and related account schedules</p><p>·       Assist with the external audit process and provide supporting schedules and requested information to support the year end external audit and quarterly reviews</p><p>·       Support management with the development of key accounting processes as well as design of internal controls</p><p>·       As a part of a team, assist with system implementations and related technology projects</p><p>·       Work effectively between project operations teams and the corporate accounting team to maintain information flow and hit reporting deadlines</p><p>·       Perform ad hoc projects for management as assigned.</p><p> </p><p>Our client offers fully paid medical insurance as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-21T19:48:37Z
Senior Accountant
  • California, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in California, Maryland. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing government contractor and work closely with senior leadership. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close procedures, and specialized projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements with precision and timeliness.<br>• Track and analyze costs, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.<br>• Oversee cyclical accounting tasks, including journal entries, to maintain accuracy.<br>• Manage the Accounts Receivable function, including forecasting collections and cash flow.<br>• Generate ad hoc financial reports and consolidate data as requested by management.<br>• Provide support for external audits, including compliance with DCAA standards.<br>• Evaluate and enhance internal accounting processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.<br>• Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth financial operations and reporting.<br>• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements in all financial activities.
  • 2025-12-04T22:28:33Z
Senior Accountant
  • Oakton, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 39.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Oakton, Virginia is seeking a sharp <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to lead core financial functions and support strategic initiatives. If you have a strong understanding of GAAP, enjoy reconciling data, and can juggle multiple priorities, this role could be a great match.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements</li><li>Assist with budgeting and variance analysis</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation tracking</li><li>Oversee month-end close processes and support audit prep</li><li>Contribute to AP/AR oversight and expense tracking</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-24T13:38:51Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Dulles, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you a driven, organized, detail-oriented Senior Accountant with sharp analysis skills? If that sounds like you, then we should talk. My client is looking for a Senior Accountant who will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of their finances. Reporting directly to the Senior Controller, this position will not only have significant exposure to the EVP of Finance and the Chief Financial & Administrative Officer but will also have the opportunity to drive positive results across the team. The Senior Accountant will be on site for the first 90 days and then transition to 4 days in-office and 1 day work from home. If you are a highly motivated and driven individual looking to work in a complex structure that rewards high performers, please apply.</p><p>Major Responsibilities:</p><p>General Ledger:</p><ul><li>Assist in the month-end closing process, reconcile assigned accounts, and prepare and post general journal entries.</li></ul><p>Financial Reporting & Analysis:</p><ul><li>Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, revenue, and expense analysis, and year-end audit.</li><li>Perform financial analysis and assist with the annual budget.</li></ul><p>General Department Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare schedules, research issues, and work collaboratively with staff accountants, accounts payable personnel, controllers, and accounting systems staff.</li><li>Undertake special projects and show the ability and initiative to be a team player.</li><li>Occasionally assist in training new employees.</li></ul><p>Please apply directly to this job post for consideration. If you have additional questions, please contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn or by calling 571.297.9074</p>
  • 2025-12-02T15:27:20Z
Sr. Payroll Accountant
  • Annapolis, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for a Sr. Payroll Accountant. This position plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity and operational efficiency across the organization. This position is responsible for developing and implementing internal controls, creating and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), managing complex account reconciliations, and overseeing the full scope of payroll operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in operational accounting, strong knowledge of payroll compliance, and the ability to manage complex financial processes within a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Payroll Management & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, including wages, bonuses, and benefits, in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Maintain payroll tax compliance by overseeing timely tax filings, payments, reconciliations, and audits. Handle the opening and closing of tax accounts across jurisdictions as needed.</li><li>Review and approve payroll journal entries, general ledger postings, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and alignment with month-end and year-end closing schedules.</li><li>Direct year-end processes, including the accurate preparation, review, and distribution of W-2s and 1099s.</li><li>Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to maintain and enhance payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy, security, timely system upgrades, and ongoing process improvements.</li><li>Monitor payroll-related data such as labor costs and benefits to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.</li><li>Coordinate payroll funding and cash flow planning with the Finance team to ensure timely disbursements and compliance with financial obligations.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting & Financial Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Perform and oversee complex account reconciliations, including bank, intercompany, balance sheet, accounts payable, and receivable accounts.</li><li>Investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.</li><li>Collaborate with HR, Finance, and business unit leaders to align payroll and financial data with broader organizational objectives.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax agencies, payroll providers, and insurance brokers, managing audits and compliance reviews effectively.</li></ul><p><strong>Projects, Leadership & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead cross-functional projects related to payroll, accounting, system implementations, process redesigns, and policy updates.</li><li>Stay current with industry trends, changes in tax law, and payroll/accounting regulations to ensure compliance and recommend best practices.</li><li>Supervise and develop payroll and accounting staff, providing coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.</li><li>Oversee the collection and tracking of vendor and contractor Certificates of Insurance (COIs), ensuring compliance with internal policies and external requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-07T20:29:12Z
Senior Accountant
  • Fairfax, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a private equity backed and quickly growing government contractor in the technology sector, is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team in Fairfax, Virginia. There is a solid runway for career growth and development given all of their recent positive developments including potential acquisitions. In this Senior Accountant role, you will play a vital part in supporting their financial close and accurate GAAP financial reporting. In this exciting new role, you will support an established leadership team and:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Perform general ledger reconciliations, month end closing journal entries and ensure compliance with GAAP</li><li>Assist leadership with contract revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606</li><li>Conduct monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts to ensure timely and accurate financial closings.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable standards.</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries and accruals.</li><li>Monitor and ensure accurate revenue recognition based on government contract terms and accounting standards (FAR and CAS)</li><li>Apply and oversee indirect cost rates in line with provisional billing rates and incurred cost submissions.</li><li>Assist in preparing incurred cost submissions and year-end audit workpapers.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws, internal controls, and organizational policies.</li><li>Collaborate on the development and implementation of new financial processes to enhance operational efficiency.</li><li>Special projects as required by leadership</li></ul><p>Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. </p><p>Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits.</p><p> </p><p>Please respond in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half for immediate consideration for this fast-moving opportunity or one of our other immediate</p><p>openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-05T17:04:23Z
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