<p><strong>Cost Accountant – Manufacturing </strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Cost Accountant</strong>. This vital role bridges finance and operations, providing critical insights into manufacturing costs, margins, inventory, and variances related to plant activities. If you're detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about driving process improvements, you could be the perfect fit!</p><p><br></p><p>As a <strong>Cost Accountant</strong>, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring accurate cost tracking and reporting throughout the manufacturing process. Essential functions include:</p><ul><li><strong>Analysis & Reporting</strong>: Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances, scrap, product returns, and margins across business units.</li><li><strong>Costing Models</strong>: Review and improve standard costing, job costing models, and reserve methodologies for greater standardization and efficiency.</li><li><strong>Profitability Studies</strong>: Conduct research and analytical studies to drive cost savings and identify profitability opportunities.</li><li><strong>Process Coordination</strong>: Collaborate across departments to streamline operations and align cost-saving goals.</li><li><strong>ERP Management</strong>: Ensure inventory and cost accuracy within ERP systems for new and existing parts.</li><li><strong>Audit Assistance</strong>: Support year-end audit and tax reporting requirements.</li><li><strong>Cycle Counts & Physical Inventory</strong>: Direct and oversee periodic cycle counts and annual physical inventories.</li><li><strong>Operational Excellence</strong>: Continuously identify and implement best practices to improve processes and efficiency.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Project Accountant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. In this long-term role, you will focus on maintaining financial accuracy and providing key financial insights for assigned projects. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with project managers and the finance team to ensure successful financial management and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor and analyze project costs, revenue, and expenses throughout the project lifecycle to ensure accurate reporting.</p><p>• Ensure all projects comply with contracts, regulations, and internal financial procedures.</p><p>• Manage progress billing using established methods and ensure timely invoicing.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers to provide financial insights and support successful project execution.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss reports.</p><p>• Review and reconcile vendor invoices, accounts, and month-end statements to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting practices and procedures to support compliance.</p><p>• Perform certified payroll tasks and ensure adherence to all relevant standards.</p><p>• Handle other accounting-related duties as assigned to support the team.</p>
We are looking for a highly skilled Plant Controller to join our team in York, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will collaborate closely with plant management to ensure precise financial oversight, reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and SAP systems, with a proven ability to support complex financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the plant's profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports to ensure accurate financial tracking.<br>• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses, including volume, pricing, yield, and overhead costs.<br>• Serve as the SAP super-user, maintaining the integrity of master data, standard costing, and monthly financial close processes.<br>• Provide hands-on support for SAP implementations, including requirements gathering, testing, training, and stabilization after go-live.<br>• Deliver financial insights to guide productivity improvements, capital investments, and cost-saving initiatives.<br>• Collaborate with the Plant Manager and operational teams to enhance transparency and support strategic decision-making.
<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>
<p>A large company in Rockville is seeking a senior accountant for long-term project.</p><p><br></p><p>Some of their general responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Preparing financial statements</li><li>Maintaining and reconciling accounts</li><li>Month/Year-end close</li><li>Assisting with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Ensuring all accounting tasks and financial records comply with generally accepted accounting principles</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team in Silver Spring, Maryland. In this role, you will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting business operations through precise reporting and analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with expertise in accounting systems and a commitment to accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>· Implement revenue generating control systems</p><p>· Process accounts payable/receivable transactions</p><p>· Data Analysis & Reporting</p><p>· Balance Sheet Reconciliations</p><p>· Process vendor payments via ACH</p><p>· Monitor and document travel expenses</p><p>· Oversee the month end close process</p><p>· Prepare financial reports</p><p>· Consolidating financial statements</p><p>· Ensure compliance with GAAP</p>
<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>
<p>We are currently working with several clients in various industries that are looking for a Senior 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 Senior 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 opportunities for growth. </p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Senior 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>
<p>My client is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team, which is in the non-profit industry. This opportunity will be in the heart of Washington, DC and the role will be operated on a hybrid schedule. The ideal person selected for the Senior Accountant position will have non-profit experience and assist with the day-to-day accounting activities, manage revenue recognition of grants, posting journal entries, general ledger maintenance, reconciling various accounts, assisting with payroll, preparation of the financial statements and the completion of the month-end and year-end close process. This non-profit organization offers health coverage, great benefits and opportunities for growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Senior Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>· Preparation of the financial statements.</p><p>· Perform month-end and year-end close.</p><p>· Manage revenue recognition of grants.</p><p>· Prepare workpapers and supporting schedules.</p><p>· Assist with the annual single audit.</p><p>· Reconcile accounts and financial statements.</p>
<p>My client is a company within the real estate industry looking for a Senior Accountant to fill the role in their Bethesda, MD 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>
<p><strong>Exciting Senior Accountant Opportunity – Baltimore, MD </strong></p><p>A well-established and growing organization in <strong>Baltimore</strong> is looking for a driven <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join its high-performing finance team. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of key accounting functions, collaborate with leadership, and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</li><li>Analyze results and provide insights that drive smarter business decisions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain strong internal controls.</li><li>Support audits and contribute to process and system improvements.</li></ul><p>This role is perfect for a motivated accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is ready to grow their career with an organization that values initiative, accuracy, and teamwork.</p>
<p>My client is a law firm looking for a Staff Accountant to fill the role for their organization, in their Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate for the Staff Accountant role would be responsible for maintaining the general ledger accounts, reconciling accounts payable and accounts receivable, assisting with billings and the month end close process, posting journal entries and assisting with other ad hoc projects. This person will be working closely with the accounting manager. The organization offers excellent benefits; including medical benefits and great work-life balance. </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>· Assist with billings compliance.</p><p>· Reconcile AP and AR accounts.</p><p>· Prepare financial statements.</p><p>· Research and maintaining compliance US GAAP.</p>
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Arlington, Virginia. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong expertise in Workday and a solid background in accounting practices. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial operations within the healthcare industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage month-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.<br>• Oversee general ledger activities, ensuring all accounts are maintained and reconciled accurately.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries related to accruals, adjustments, and other financial transactions.<br>• Perform account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, to maintain financial integrity.<br>• Conduct thorough audits of financial records to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.<br>• Utilize Workday software to streamline accounting processes and generate financial reports.<br>• Handle accounts receivable tasks, including invoicing, collections, and payment tracking.<br>• Collaborate with billing teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices.<br>• Support financial operations within the healthcare industry, addressing unique accounting challenges.<br>• Provide insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting practices.
<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>
<p>My client, a publicly traded construction industry leader is looking for a senior accountant 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, EQUITY as part of the compensation package and excellent quality of life and benefits. <strong>If you are a CPA or are in pursuit of your certification and 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>• Ensure adherence to GAAP, firm policies, and contractual obligations.</p><p>• Oversee a reliable internal control system in line with SOX 404.</p><p>• Check and uphold the accuracy of the job cost ledger following GAAP stipulations.</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, formulate budgets and bi-yearly predictions, 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>Are you a Senior Accountant or experienced Auditor withing a CPA firm looking to take your career to the next level within a dynamic and complex corporate finance environment? This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact role where you’ll collaborate with executive leadership, hone your financial reporting expertise, and contribute to organizational initiatives across departments. We are seeking a motivated Corporate Accounting Analyst to support the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller as a key member of the Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values ownership and accountability, and is eager to grow into a leadership position.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Financial Reporting & Analysis:</p><p>- Work with multi-layered, multi-division financial reporting structures, including approximately 50 subsidiaries, an expanding international footprint, and shared service centers.</p><p>- Perform intercompany eliminations, currency conversions, general ledger reconciliations, corporate allocations, and adjusting journal entries.</p><p>- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external purposes.</p><p>- Assist with annual financial audits and corporate tax preparation.</p><p>- Contribute to automation initiatives by working with internal programmers to streamline transactions, reporting, and reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p>Budgeting, Forecasting, and Strategic Initiatives:</p><p>- Support corporate budgeting, forecasting, and controls, including analyzing and reporting on - revenue, overhead costs, cash flow, and staffing fluctuations.</p><p>- Partner with the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller to drive Finance Department initiatives, including internal control enhancements and the adoption of new accounting standards.</p><p>- Periodically participate in cross-departmental activities, such as HR, legal, and procurement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</p><p>- Communicate and coordinate effectively with operating divisions, corporate departments, and external financial partners.</p><p>- Contribute to finance department process improvements and strategic corporate initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Please apply directly to this post for consideration. If you have additional questions, please contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn.</p>
We are in search of a Sr. Accountant to join our team based in Reston, Virginia. Being a part of our construction contractor industry, you'll play a crucial role in handling the full cycle of accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial properties. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Execute account reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Conduct bank reconciliations to maintain the accuracy of financial records.<br>• Manage and update the general ledger regularly.<br>• Prepare journal entries and ensure they are accurately recorded in the financial system.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis and financial reporting.<br>• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring all financial data is accurately captured.<br>• Operate property management software such as Yardi and MRI for efficient accounting processes.<br>• Handle Cam Reconciliation to ensure accurate allocation of common area maintenance costs.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our client's team in Columbia, Maryland. This role is ideal for someone with a strong attention to detail, a solid background in accounting for government contracts, and a deep understanding of Deltek Costpoint. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing complex financial processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting both month-end and year-end activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including revenue adjustments, payroll, prepaid expenses, and depreciation of capital assets.</p><p>• Generate and distribute invoices while ensuring timely payment collection for services rendered.</p><p>• Conduct bi-weekly payroll processes and manage cash disbursements.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts such as bank accounts, unbilled accounts receivable, and liabilities.</p><p>• Oversee month-end and year-end closing procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Collaborate with external audit firms during year-end to prepare schedules, provide supporting documentation, and address inquiries.</p><p>• Submit incurred cost reports and manage compliance with government and field bank requirements.</p><p>• Assist in preparing financial data and schedules for year-end reporting and audits.</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal Technical Accountant to lead the company's technical accounting efforts. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and other relevant financial reporting standards. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, supporting complex accounting issues, driving accounting policy development, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Act as a technical accounting expert, offering guidance on complex accounting issues and transactions.</p><p>• Conduct comprehensive research and interpretation of existing and new accounting standards (GAAP), and devise strategies for their implementation.</p><p>• Deliver training on complex and evolving accounting standards to the wider accounting team.</p><p>• Lead the crafting and review of financial statements, ensuring they are accurate and in line with relevant accounting standards.</p><p>• Supervise the creation of regulatory reports and filings, including tax-related documents.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to SOX compliance requirements and other regulatory mandates within the company's financial reporting processes.</p><p>• Spearhead major technical accounting projects.</p><p>• Develop and uphold robust internal controls to guarantee accurate and timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Address audit findings and implement necessary corrective actions.</p><p>• Leverage skills in Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Month End Close, NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP to fulfill responsibilities effectively.</p>
<p>I respected Regional CPA is firm is seeking a tax accountant for tax season.</p><p> </p><p>Job responsibilities:</p><p>- Preparation of corporate returns</p><p>- Tax planning and consulting for small businesses</p><p>- Direct client contact to assess and address their needs</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
<p>A local CPA is firm is seeking a tax accountant for tax season.</p><p> </p><p>Job responsibilities:</p><p>- Preparation and review of business, individual, estate and fiduciary returns</p><p>- Tax planning and consulting for small businesses and high net worth individuals</p><p>- Direct client contact to assess and address their needs</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
<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>
