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81 results for Project Accountant in Ashburn, VA
- Herndon, VA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 120000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
- <p>My client is a large private equity backed government contractor in search of an accomplished accounting operations/shared services leader to oversee core transactional teams and strengthen performance across payroll, payables, and receivables. This position is suited for someone who combines strong people leadership with a practical approach to improving workflows, reporting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting government-related customers, navigating integrated finance platforms, and partnering across departments to enhance accuracy, speed, and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct and coach teams responsible for payroll, accounts payable, billing, collections, and cash application, while setting clear goals and reinforcing high standards of execution.</p><p>• Monitor day-to-day performance across accounting operations by establishing meaningful metrics, analyzing trends, and preparing reporting that supports leadership decisions.</p><p>• Safeguard the quality and timeliness of invoicing, payment processing, and receivables activity through disciplined oversight and adherence to established controls.</p><p>• Identify inefficiencies in transaction workflows and implement process enhancements that decrease manual work, shorten turnaround times, and improve consistency.</p><p>• Work closely with sales, order operations, and other business partners to strengthen billing inputs, reduce discrepancies, and limit issues that delay collections.</p><p>• Support the monthly close process by ensuring subledger activity is complete, exceptions are addressed promptly, and operational records are ready for reconciliation.</p><p>• Maintain a strong compliance environment by upholding documentation standards, reinforcing policy alignment, and assisting with audit-related requests.</p><p>• Collaborate with accounting, HR, IT, FP&A, and other stakeholders to improve coordination across interconnected processes and drive broader operational effectiveness.</p><p>• Take on additional projects and operational priorities as business needs evolve.</p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Manassas, VA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 110000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
- <p>My client is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead day-to-day accounting operations for our Manassas, Virginia office while supporting broader corporate financial activities. This role will oversee a local accounting team, maintain accurate financial records, and help drive timely reporting, compliance, and payroll administration. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership ability, solid technical accounting knowledge, and experience managing core accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting activities across general ledger, payables, receivables, job cost tracking, and payroll to support accurate financial operations.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and organize a small accounting team, setting priorities and maintaining accountability for department performance.</p><p>• Oversee weekly payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Support month-end close by reviewing reconciliations, validating account balances, posting journal entries, and preparing internal financial reporting.</p><p>• Contribute to year-end close activities and assist with financial review and audit-related requests as needed.</p><p>• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns in accordance with applicable reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Monitor adherence to local, state, and federal financial regulations and maintain proper accounting controls.</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation tracking, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Administer risk-related documentation such as certificates of insurance, lien releases, bonds, and similar compliance records.</p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Reston, VA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Accounting Manager | Reston, VA (on-site) | $120-130K+15% bonus target</strong></p><p>Are you a public accounting firm<strong>-trained accounting professional</strong> ready to take the next step into a high-impact leadership role? We are seeking an <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join a high-performing corporate accounting team and help drive operational excellence, strong financial reporting, and continuous process improvement. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who combines a strong technical accounting foundation with leadership ability, business partnership skills, and a passion for building and developing teams. Reporting to the Accounting Director, this role will lead the operational accounting function, oversee close and reporting activities, and play a key role in strengthening controls, improving processes, and supporting audit readiness.</p><p>Why This Role Stands Out</p><ul><li>Excellent fit for professionals with a <strong>Big 4 or large regional public accounting background</strong></li><li>High-visibility role with leadership responsibility and direct exposure to senior accounting leadership</li><li>Opportunity to influence <strong>process improvements</strong>, team development, and accounting operations</li><li>Strong mix of <strong>technical accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and people leadership</strong></li><li>Join a respected, growth-oriented organization with a strong track record of internal promotion and long-term career development</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop the operational accounting team, creating an engaging and high-performance environment</li><li>Coordinate and execute the <strong>month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close</strong> processes to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality financial reporting</li><li>Prepare and analyze management reporting to support business insight and decision-making</li><li>Identify and implement <strong>process improvements</strong> that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across accounting operations</li><li>Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of <strong>internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)</strong></li><li>Help ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and financial reporting standards</li><li>Partner with internal and external auditors and manage audit requests, deliverables, and communications</li><li>Research and evaluate <strong>technical accounting matters</strong> and support sound accounting conclusions</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Rockville, MD
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations in Rockville, Maryland. This position is responsible for managing invoice review, coding, and disbursement activities while helping maintain accurate financial records and timely vendor payments. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable experience, strong organizational skills, and confidence working in NetSuite within a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing them for payment.</p><p>• Assign correct general ledger coding to invoices and enter payment details into the accounting system with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Manage routine payment cycles, including preparing and executing check runs in accordance with established deadlines.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts payable records and help resolve discrepancies related to invoices, vendor balances, and payment status.</p><p>• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to address billing questions and ensure prompt issue resolution.</p><p>• Maintain organized documentation for invoices, payment records, and supporting financial materials for audit readiness.</p><p>• Monitor accounts payable activity to help ensure transactions are recorded correctly and processed on schedule.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>All interested candidates in the Accounts Payable Specialist opportunity and other fulltime opportunities in Accounting Operations please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn. </p>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Washington, DC
- remote
- Temporary / Contract
- 42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Sr Project Manager to lead digital initiatives and keep cross-functional work moving efficiently in Washington, District of Columbia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can organize complex project plans, align stakeholders, and maintain momentum across multiple priorities. The role calls for strong ownership of schedules, clear communication, and hands-on experience supporting digital workflows and asset management processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead digital project execution from kickoff through delivery, ensuring milestones, scope, and priorities remain on track.<br>• Build and maintain detailed project schedules, proactively identifying risks and adjusting plans to support timely completion.<br>• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive alignment, clarify deliverables, and resolve project roadblocks.<br>• Oversee day-to-day project management activities for digital initiatives, including status updates, planning sessions, and follow-up actions.<br>• Support digital asset management-related workflows and help organize processes that improve content accessibility and operational efficiency.<br>• Use Asana to manage tasks, monitor progress, and provide visibility into timelines, dependencies, and team accountability.<br>• Track project performance and communicate updates, key decisions, and next steps to stakeholders in a clear and structured manner.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Columbia, MD
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
- <p>My client, a publicly traded real estate investment company is seeking a Portfolio Controller to oversee the financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational accounting activities for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property accounting professional or a public accountant with commercial real estate experience who is looking to move beyond traditional accounting and become a true business partner to Property Management and Asset Management teams.</p><p>The role offers significant visibility across the organization and exposure to budgeting, forecasting, leasing activity, acquisitions, dispositions, lender reporting, and portfolio performance analysis.</p><p>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</p><ul><li>Join a highly respected publicly traded real estate platform</li><li>Work alongside a talented team with many former public accounting professionals</li><li>Strong employee retention and collaborative culture</li><li>High visibility role partnering with Property Management and Asset Management</li><li>Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, acquisitions, financings, and portfolio strategy</li><li>Opportunity to supervise and mentor team members</li><li>Stable organization with long-term career growth opportunities</li><li>Strong benefits and quality of life</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead the financial reporting and accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of commercial real estate assets</li><li>Review monthly operating results, leasing activity, receivables, and key portfolio performance metrics</li><li>Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting</li><li>Review lease agreements and assess accounting implications, tenant obligations, and revenue recognition matters</li><li>Monitor balance sheet accounts, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements</li><li>Partner with Property Managers and Asset Managers to support operational and strategic decision-making</li><li>Support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and due diligence activities</li><li>Prepare audit workpapers and support external audit requirements</li><li>Review, mentor, and supervise at least one accounting professional</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z