<p>We are looking for a Customer Service Specialist to join a Finance Team. The Customer Service Specialist supports day-to-day customer interactions, order-related updates, and accurate record maintenance while helping keep projects on track. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working across spreadsheets, CRM tools, and standard office applications. This opportunity also offers room to expand into analytical support as business needs evolve.</p><p>The Customer Service Specialist needs to be very good with data, keeping tasks and projects updated and could move into another position eventually within the company. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders on project and order status through phone, email, and system records.</p><p>• Enter and maintain customer, order, and project information with a high level of accuracy across company databases and CRM platforms.</p><p>• Handle inbound inquiries professionally, resolve routine service issues, and escalate more complex concerns when appropriate.</p><p>• Use Excel and other Microsoft Office applications to track activities, organize information, and prepare status reports.</p><p>• Maintain clear documentation in HubSpot and related systems to support smooth communication and follow-through.</p><p>• Monitor open tasks closely, prioritize daily assignments effectively, and ensure commitments are completed on schedule.</p><p>• Review data for completeness and accuracy, identifying inconsistencies and supporting basic analysis when needed.</p>
<p>We are seeking a Customer Support Specialist to provide exceptional service to customers by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive customer experience. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, problem-solver, and team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> • Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, or chat in a professional and timely manner.</p><p> • Troubleshoot and resolve product or service issues effectively.</p><p> • Document customer interactions and resolutions in CRM software.</p><p> • Collaborate with internal teams to escalate and resolve complex customer concerns.</p><p> • Identify opportunities for process improvement based on customer feedback.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator to support daily office operations and ensure administrative processes run smoothly. This role will coordinate schedules, manage communications, maintain records, and provide support across departments to help the organization operate efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> • Coordinate daily administrative activities and ensure smooth operations across departments.</p><p> • Manage schedules, calendars, and meeting logistics for multiple managers.</p><p> • Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence with attention to accuracy and detail.</p><p> • Maintain databases, records, and filing systems, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.</p><p> • Assist with vendor management, supply ordering, and invoice tracking.</p><p> • Provide project coordination support, tracking deadlines and deliverables.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a respected construction contractor in Towson, Maryland. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed financial work and takes pride in maintaining accurate payment records. The person in this role will support day-to-day accounts payable operations, help keep vendor transactions organized, and contribute to a dependable payment process within a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring each item is entered with the correct account coding and supporting details.<br>• Review invoices for key payment information such as remittance addresses, invoice identifiers, and approval requirements before submission.<br>• Maintain organized purchase and payment records by balancing journals and verifying entries for accuracy.<br>• Prepare disbursement activity, including check processing and payment documentation, in accordance with established procedures.<br>• Communicate with vendors to confirm banking details, clarify outstanding balances, and resolve payment-related questions.<br>• Scan, file, and organize invoice records so documentation remains accessible and audit-ready.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements regularly to identify discrepancies and support timely resolution of open items.<br>• Use accounts payable and ERP systems, including tools such as Concur and Excel, to track transactions and support reporting needs.
<p>Our client is looking for a HR Coordinator to support their Human Resources department by assisting with employee relations, benefits administration, and recruitment. This role requires strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.</p><p> </p><p> Responsibilities:</p><p> • Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including background checks and new hire paperwork.</p><p> • Support benefits administration and respond to employee inquiries.</p><p> • Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</p><p> • Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications.</p><p> • Assist with HR reporting and audits.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a wide range of human resources functions, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, recruitment coordination, HRIS updates, and performance management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and skilled at balancing administrative excellence with employee support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> • Administer employee benefits, FMLA, and leave of absence programs.</p><p> • Conduct onboarding, orientation, and offboarding activities.</p><p> • Handle employee relations issues and provide HR guidance to managers.</p><p> • Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.</p><p> • Manage HRIS data and prepare HR reports for leadership.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a growing team in Easton, Maryland in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will provide hands-on support across accounts payable, payroll, and day-to-day accounting activities while helping maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting. The role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working on-site, has strong Excel and system skills, and is eager to contribute in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to expand their responsibilities over time.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a high volume of vendor invoices each week, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely payment.</p><p>• Support payroll administration for approximately 80 employees by reviewing data, entering updates, and helping maintain accurate payroll records. </p><p>• Assist with accounts receivable activities, including tracking incoming payments and maintaining organized customer account information.</p><p>• Enter financial data into accounting systems and spreadsheets with a high level of precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for finance and operations teams to support weekly business review needs.</p><p>• Partner with accounting leadership to help manage daily transactional workflows and keep financial activities on schedule.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline routine accounting and reporting tasks.</p>
<p>We are partnering with a well‑established, privately held organization near Annapolis, Maryland to identify a hands‑on <strong>Assistant Controller</strong>. This is an on‑site role supporting a complex accounting environment with multiple revenue streams, fund/account structures, and operational interdependencies. The position reports directly to senior finance leadership and plays a key role in day‑to‑day accounting execution, month‑end close, and financial oversight.</p><p>This opportunity is ideal for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who enjoys technical depth, ownership of processes, and working closely with operations in a non‑corporate setting.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Oversee general ledger activity across multiple entities and/or funds</li><li>Assist with preparation of internal and external financial statements</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls</li><li>Partner with external auditors and support audit requests</li><li>Assist with cash management, fixed assets, and complex accruals</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting function</li><li>Serve as a key backup to the Controller and mentor junior accounting staff as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy finance team in Frederick, Maryland. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven setting and takes pride in accurate, efficient payment processing. The position offers the chance to contribute to daily accounting operations while supporting ongoing improvements across accounts payable workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review, verify, and enter a large volume of vendor invoices each week while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.</p><p>• Apply correct general ledger and account coding to invoices to support compliant and reliable financial records.</p><p>• Coordinate ACH payments and check disbursements to ensure vendors are paid on schedule.</p><p>• Use SAP to process invoices, track transactions, and generate reporting as needed.</p><p>• Partner with internal departments and vendors to investigate payment issues, resolve discrepancies, and answer account-related questions.</p><p>• Maintain organized documentation of invoices, payments, and supporting records for audit readiness and reporting needs.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable activities and recommend practical process enhancements.</p><p>• Contribute to team success by handling issues proactively and supporting a collaborative work environment.</p><p>• Assist with the adoption of automated tools and help integrate updated processes into existing accounts payable operations</p>
<p>Are you someone who enjoys turning time entries into perfectly polished invoices—and making the billing process run smoother for everyone involved? We’re looking for a Legal Billing Specialist to join our York, PA team and play a key role in supporting our attorneys while keeping billing accurate, compliant, and on track. This role offers the chance to work in a fast‑moving legal environment where your billing expertise, organization, and problem‑solving skills will truly make an impact.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><ul><li>Take ownership of billing for a designated group of attorneys, keeping a close eye on unbilled time and proactively resolving problem accounts.</li><li>Manage the full eBilling lifecycle—submitting invoices, monitoring rejections, coordinating collections, and producing reporting with accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Prepare and analyze ad hoc billing reports that help drive smarter decisions and smoother operations.</li><li>Spot opportunities to streamline billing workflows and partner with the team to implement improvements.</li><li>Serve as a go‑to resource for attorneys and clients by answering billing questions and resolving issues quickly and professionally.</li><li>Maintain clear, well‑organized billing records that support accuracy, audits, and compliance.</li><li>Communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients to ensure everyone has the billing information they need.</li><li>Ensure billing systems and practices align with internal standards, client requirements, and industry expectations.</li><li>Assist with retrieving and distributing billing documentation and related materials as needed.</li><li>Handle sensitive financial information with discretion, care, and a strong commitment to confidentiality.</li></ul><p>This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both the details and the bigger picture—keeping billing running smoothly while helping the firm operate at its best.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Microsoft Architect & System Administrator to be part of a Digital Modernization team and be responsible for performing advanced software engineering, systems integration, and systems administration functions across enterprise Microsoft environments. The position will design, develop, implement, and support software-intensive infrastructure systems while applying established principles, standards, and tools throughout the full software development and system lifecycle.</p><p>The position works independently on day-to-day objectives with significant impact to operational results and project deliverables and is responsible for entire projects or major processes within a technical area. The role also provides technical leadership by coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level staff and serving as an escalation point for complex issues.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Provide enterprise-level architecture, engineering, and operational support for Microsoft Windows-based systems across on-prem and cloud environments supporting DOT’s Common Operating Environment (COE).</p><p>· Perform software and systems requirements analysis, hardware compatibility assessments, and solution design for infrastructure modernization initiatives.</p><p>· Design, implement, and support Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, SCCM/MECM, Intune, and Deployment Services across enterprise environments.</p><p>· Support provisioning, patching, vulnerability remediation, and lifecycle management of Windows Server environments.</p><p>· Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex system, application, and production issues; serve as an escalation point across multiple technical teams.</p><p>· Develop and implement high-availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions and support server migrations from on‑premises to cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, AWS, Azure, Oracle, and Google Cloud).</p><p>· Apply scripting and automation using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and VBScript to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.</p><p>· Support identity and access management initiatives, including role-based access controls, certificate-based authentication, MFA, and conditional access policies.</p><p>· Conduct root cause analysis and problem management for enterprise Windows systems and tools.</p><p>· Create and maintain technical documentation covering system architecture, configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting.</p>
<p>We are seeking a Billing Specialist to support accurate, timely invoicing and revenue processes. This role plays a key part in maintaining billing integrity, resolving discrepancies, and partnering with internal teams to ensure a smooth billing cycle. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with detailed data, deadlines, and multiple billing workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>Why This Role:</p><ul><li>Stable, well‑defined billing function with room to grow</li><li>Collaborative accounting team environment</li><li>Exposure to end‑to‑end billing processes</li><li>Competitive pay and benefits package</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare, generate, and review customer invoices in accordance with contract terms and billing schedules</li><li>Verify billing accuracy, including rates, quantities, and supporting documentation</li><li>Resolve billing discrepancies and respond to internal and external billing inquiries</li><li>Maintain billing records, documentation, and audit trails</li><li>Collaborate with Accounts Receivable, Sales, and Operations to support smooth invoicing and collections processes</li><li>Assist with month‑end billing activities and reporting as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>My client, a large construction industry leader is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their growing team. This position offers challenging work, a strong team of some of the best and brightest to partner with, competitive compensation and excellent quality of life and benefits. <strong>If you are a CPA looking to improve your situation email Jim Meade at Robert Half right away or connect with me on LinkedIn.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review Job Costing to ensure GAAP compliance.</p><p>• Compare actual performance with anticipated results, making necessary financial amendments as required.</p><p>• Compile audit paperwork when needed.</p><p>• Examine periodic job cost reports, spot check cost activities, create budgets and semi-annual forecasts, and discern variances.</p><p>• Communicate with project managers to troubleshoot issues and enhance decision-making process.</p><p>• Manage and direct the operations of the accounting team, serving as a mentor to develop their abilities and foster professional progression.</p><p>• Work alongside project management to gather estimates and distribute prompt monitoring reports to project managers and other corporate leaders.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to GAAP, firm policies, and contractual obligations.</p><p>• Oversee a reliable internal control system.</p>
<p>Our client, a highly stable and well‑established organization in Columbia, MD, is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join their growing accounting team. This role is ideal for early‑career accountants coming from <strong>public accounting</strong> or a <strong>large corporate accounting department</strong> 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. <strong> If you are qualified and interested, please email Jim Meade at Robert Half right away.</strong></p><p><br></p><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>
<p><strong>Clearance Requirement:</strong> Public Trust clearance (Must currently hold or have the ability to obtain and maintain)</p><p><strong>Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Systems Administrator</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (On-site, 5 days per week)</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> 6 Month Contract, Potential for Extension or Conversion</p><p><strong>Pay: </strong>Available on W2</p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>The RHEL Systems Administrator is responsible for administering, supporting, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server environments. This role focuses on enterprise-scale Linux operations, automation, containerized platforms, cloud integration, monitoring, and system reliability. The ideal candidate has strong scripting skills, experience supporting containerized workloads, and the ability to troubleshoot, stabilize, and optimize systems in a secure, fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the full lifecycle of RHEL servers, including deployment, configuration, patching, reboot coordination, and ongoing maintenance in virtualized environments (VMware).</li><li>Administer enterprise RHEL environments using Red Hat Satellite, including repository management, content views, lifecycle environments, and patch orchestration.</li><li>Serve as the primary owner for implementing system and software updates across the RHEL platform.</li><li>Develop, test, and maintain automation using <strong>Bash and Python scripting</strong> to streamline administrative tasks and reduce manual intervention.</li><li>Support and maintain <strong>containerized environments</strong>, including <strong>Docker and Kubernetes</strong>, in coordination with application and platform teams.</li><li>Perform advanced system monitoring, performance tuning, and root cause analysis to ensure system stability and optimal performance.</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain <strong>backup and recovery strategies</strong> to ensure data integrity and system resiliency.</li><li>Perform daily operational support, including troubleshooting platform and application issues and responding to escalations.</li><li>Collaborate closely with IT security teams to ensure systems are fully patched, rebooted as necessary, and compliant with security standards.</li><li>Provide regular status updates and reporting on system health, patching, backups, and operational activities.</li><li>Create and maintain system documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge base articles.</li><li>Work cross-functionally with infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams to support deployments and resolve issues efficiently.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-permanent opportunity based in Baltimore, Maryland. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can efficiently manage high-volume payroll operations with a focus on compliance and accuracy. A strong background in payroll systems, employee onboarding, and compensation analysis, as well as excellent analytical and organizational skills, is essential.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee biweekly payroll check distribution, including the receipt and coordination of check mailing or in-person delivery.</li><li>Handle tasks related to check cancellations, overpayments, stop payments, voided checks, and reissuance.</li><li>Process and verify pre-employment requests to facilitate timely and accurate onboarding.</li><li>Run system queries to identify and resolve check address discrepancies, working collaboratively with employees and departments.</li><li>Review and address errors in payroll-related documents, such as tax forms and direct deposit submissions.</li><li>Ensure that all employment and rehire documentation adheres to federal requirements, including compliance with I-9 regulations and retirement selections.</li><li>Monitor and maintain data integrity within human resource systems, resolving issues related to payroll, benefits, and position management.</li><li>Act as the subject matter expert regarding employment classifications for Student and Graduate Assistants, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements.</li><li>Provide technical support and troubleshooting for payroll systems.</li><li>Communicate effectively with internal departments and employees to resolve payroll-related inquiries.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to support legal billing and collections activities in Baltimore, Maryland. This role oversees the invoicing process from draft billing through final submission, while helping maintain healthy accounts receivable and prompt client payment. The position partners closely with attorneys and administrative staff to deliver accurate billing, resolve submission issues, and keep billing cycles on schedule.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, review, and finalize client bills within the firm’s billing platform, ensuring charges, rates, and matter details are complete and accurate.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to revise prebills, address billing questions, and move invoices through approval in a timely manner.<br>• Issue client invoices along with any required backup materials or correspondence, making sure documentation aligns with engagement terms.<br>• Manage electronic invoice submissions through client portals, troubleshoot rejections, and resolve compliance-related issues that delay payment.<br>• Apply client billing guidelines and format requirements carefully so invoices meet outside counsel rules and submission deadlines.<br>• Track monthly billing progress, follow up on outstanding items, and help keep recurring billing cycles on target.<br>• Oversee assigned accounts receivable balances by reviewing aging, identifying overdue items, and initiating collection outreach as needed.<br>• Document collection activity and client communications clearly, and prepare billing and receivable status updates for attorneys and leadership.<br>• Assist with reporting and period-end tasks by compiling aging summaries, collection information, and other billing support for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, you will assist with various accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong foundation in accounts payable and receivable.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with precision and timeliness.</p><p>• Manage invoice generation, tracking, and processing to ensure accurate payment records.</p><p>• Perform data entry tasks to maintain up-to-date and error-free financial records.</p><p>• Reconcile discrepancies in financial data and resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Assist in preparing reports and summaries related to accounting activities.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Support audits and ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality and security of financial records and information.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with vendors and clients to address billing inquiries.</p>
<p>Are you organized, proactive, and love being the backbone of a busy office? We’re looking for a reliable <strong>Administrative Assistant</strong> to support daily operations and help keep everything running smoothly!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support</li><li>Answer phones, manage emails, and greet visitors professionally</li><li>Schedule appointments, meetings, and maintain calendars</li><li>Assist with filing, data entry, and document preparation</li><li>Support internal teams with special projects and general office needs</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced attorney with expertise in commercial real estate to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely while managing complex legal matters related to property acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and sales. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in representing borrowers and lenders during real estate financing transactions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Draft and negotiate legal agreements, including purchase and sale contracts, leases, and loan documents.<br>• Provide expert legal advice on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, development, financing, leasing, and dispositions.<br>• Represent clients in real estate financing transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.<br>• Review and analyze complex legal documents to identify risks and opportunities.<br>• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to structure and close real estate deals.<br>• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their business needs and provide tailored legal solutions.<br>• Manage legal aspects of development-related agreements, ensuring all terms align with client objectives.<br>• Conduct thorough legal research to support decision-making and strategy development.<br>• Ensure all documentation and processes adhere to local, state, and federal regulations.<br>• Stay updated on industry trends and legal developments to provide informed counsel.
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join a respected personal injury law firm in Annapolis, Maryland. This role is essential in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process, ensuring smooth case management, and delivering exceptional service to clients during critical pre-trial and trial phases. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organizational and communication skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Draft, review, and file legal documents, including complaints, motions, and discovery materials.<br>• Manage and organize both physical and electronic case files to ensure accurate and efficient access.<br>• Schedule and track court dates, deadlines, and attorney appointments to maintain compliance and efficiency.<br>• Facilitate clear communication between attorneys, clients, medical providers, and expert witnesses.<br>• Conduct research and gather evidence, such as medical records, accident reports, and other relevant documentation.<br>• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.<br>• Coordinate eDiscovery processes and oversee document production.<br>• Provide logistical and administrative support for trial preparation, ensuring all materials and schedules are in place.
<p>Our client, a fast‑growing and highly stable distribution company in the Baltimore area, is seeking a <strong>Senior Inventory Accountant</strong> to support and enhance their inventory accounting function. This role is critical for ensuring accurate inventory valuation, improving process integrity, and strengthening overall financial reporting.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in inventory and cost accounting, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Procurement, and FP&A to drive efficiency and accuracy.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage inventory accounting processes, including compliance with industry‑specific regulatory requirements</li><li>Reconcile inventory quantities, balances, replenishments, and related adjustments</li><li>Oversee inventory valuation, including analysis of returns, expirations, shrink, and adjustments</li><li>Conduct monthly inventory close activities such as reconciliations, roll‑forwards, and journal entries</li><li>Analyze inventory performance and prepare schedules for reserves, slow‑moving items, negative margins, and write‑downs</li><li>Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts across multiple operating locations; investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective actions</li><li>Ensure accurate accounting for intercompany inventory transfers</li><li>Prepare, review, and document journal entries and account reconciliations related to inventory activity</li><li>Partner with Operations and Procurement to improve processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and strengthen internal controls</li><li>Collaborate with FP&A to support forecasting, margin analysis, and inventory planning initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A well-established <strong>manufacturing organization</strong> is seeking a <strong>Senior Cost Accountant</strong> with a strong foundation in <strong>financial accounting, GAAP reporting, and month-end close</strong>, along with experience supporting manufacturing cost and inventory accounting. This role partners closely with the Controller and senior finance leadership and is well suited for candidates coming from <strong>industry or public accounting</strong>, particularly those who have worked with manufacturing clients.</p><p>This position offers meaningful exposure to financial reporting, balance sheet ownership, and audit support, while still leveraging cost accounting expertise to ensure accurate inventory valuation and COGS reporting. <strong>Apply here or email Jim Meade right away for a confidential discussion about this role.</strong> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Accounting & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with <strong>US GAAP</strong>, including variance analysis and clear explanations for leadership</li><li>Own assigned balance sheet accounts, ensuring accurate valuation, proper cutoff, and thorough supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidated reporting activities, as applicable</li><li>Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for <strong>external audits</strong>, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls</li></ul><p><strong>Cost & Inventory Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and analyze standard costs, inventory valuation, cost rollups, and cost of goods sold across manufacturing operations</li><li>Perform detailed manufacturing variance analysis and explain financial impacts to accounting and finance leadership</li><li>Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies</li><li>Ensure inventory accounting practices are accurate, timely, and compliant with US GAAP</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement & Internal Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining <strong>accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</strong></li><li>Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and process consistency</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting and finance function</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnership & Leadership Support</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a finance and accounting resource to internal stakeholders, responding to questions related to financial results and cost trends</li><li>Support the Controller and senior finance leadership with ad hoc analysis, special projects, and reporting initiatives</li><li>Communicate financial information clearly and professionally to both finance and non‑finance partners</li></ul>