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145 results for Cost Accountant in Columbia, MD

Cost Accountant
  • Glen Rock, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-09-24T13:24:07Z
Senior Cost Accountant
  • White Marsh, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in White Marsh, Maryland. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing financial reporting, inventory valuation, and cost analysis within a manufacturing environment. This position involves working closely with operational departments to ensure accurate cost standards and managing a variety of financial processes to maintain the integrity of the company's accounting systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead all financial reporting activities, including inventory valuation, consolidation processes, and income tax accounting.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational teams to establish accurate standard costs by reviewing vendor quotes and labor/material inputs in Bills of Manufacture (BOMs).</p><p>• Manage daily accounting functions such as accounts payable, invoicing, payroll, inventory integrity, and fixed asset records.</p><p>• Supervise daily cash flow and banking operations to ensure timely and accurate transactions.</p><p>• Prepare month-end closing activities, journal entries, and inventory valuation analysis.</p><p>• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheets, ensuring alignment with company records.</p><p>• Oversee timely payment of debts to avoid penalties and maintain financial compliance.</p><p>• Conduct variance analysis for materials, labor, and overhead to identify cost-saving opportunities.</p><p>• Assist in budget preparation and forecasting to support strategic financial planning.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors, preparing annual financial reports and workpapers for audits.</p>
  • 2025-09-10T16:49:15Z
Assistant Controller
  • Hanover, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>The Manufacturing Factory Assistant Controller will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. Assistant Controller is responsible for analyzing financial statements, supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with both internal policies and external regulations. Assistant Controller will collaborate with various departments to gather necessary data, provide financial insights, and support audits and reviews. The role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Responsibilities include and are not limited to:</p><p><br></p><p>Financial Duties</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reporting</p><p>• Prepare Journal entries for month end closing</p><p>• ICO accruals and cash settlement</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts</p><p>• Payroll and payroll accounting experience</p><p>• AP/AR controls and review responsibility</p><p>• 1099 preparation Inventory</p><p>• Assist with yearend inventory count and GL adjustments as required</p><p>• Work with operation to clear any inventory issues</p><p>Banking </p><p>• Approve ACH and wire activity</p><p>• Reconcile monthly bank statements</p><p>Forecast/Budgets </p><p>• Provide input in the preparation of forecasts and budgets as required</p><p>Analysis</p><p>• Review financials P& L and Balance Sheet for appropriateness</p><p>Tax</p><p>• Prepare sales tax for filings and payments</p><p>• Assist with business tax filing</p><p>• Tax research as required</p><p>Fixed Asset</p><p>• Ensure fixed assets are appropriately recorded and depreciated</p><p>• Prepare entries for depreciation</p><p>• Maintain accurate registers that tie monthly to the financial statements Month end</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>contact Sandi Nush 302-985-5234</p>
  • 2025-09-29T22:08:59Z
Plant Controller
  • York, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 115000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • 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.
  • 2025-10-06T14:29:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client is a well-established for-profit organization looking for someone coming out of public accounting to join their team as a Staff Accountant in Washington DC. The ideal candidate for the Staff Accountant role will 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. This organization offers great benefits, including health 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>
  • 2025-09-23T12:54:05Z
Corporate Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client is a real estate company seeking a Corporate Accountant to assist their day-to-day operations in their Washington, DC office. The ideal person for the Corporate Accountant position will have experience with the month end close process, preparing monthly financial reports, experience with preparing appropriate journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts and an overall understanding of accounting compliance with US GAAP. This organization offers great opportunities for growth and an excellent benefit package including health benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Corporate Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>·      Prepare monthly financial reports.</p><p>·      Prepare appropriate journal entries.</p><p>·      Reconcile various balance sheet accounts.</p><p>·      Research real estate accounting principles.</p><p>·      Ensure company is in compliance with regulatory agencies.</p>
  • 2025-09-12T16:05:52Z
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>
  • 2025-10-06T18:33:45Z
Grant Accountant
  • Dundalk, MD
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 31.25 - 40.86 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Grant Accountant for a Contract-to-Permanent position in Dundalk, Maryland. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing grant-related financial activities while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position is perfect for someone with a solid understanding of accounting principles and expertise in grant administration.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure grant-related activities adhere to federal, state, and program-specific compliance and reporting requirements.</li><li>Review and validate financial documents for accuracy and alignment with institutional policies and regulatory standards.</li><li>Monitor grant expenditures and cost allocations to ensure compliance with allowability, allocability, and reasonableness criteria.</li><li>Prepare budget forecasts and perform trend analyses to support financial planning efforts.</li><li>Generate and interpret financial reports for internal use, external auditors, and government agencies.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert on regulatory frameworks, including Uniform Guidance, applying guidelines to post-award grant management.</li><li>Administer time and effort certifications for faculty and staff associated with sponsored projects, ensuring adherence to regulations.</li><li>Develop and maintain policies and procedures to uphold grant financial compliance aligned with organizational and governmental frameworks.</li><li>Analyze financial records to identify discrepancies and prepare adjustments or correcting entries when necessary.</li><li>Support grant audits by compiling worksheets, schedules, and documentation for external auditors and grant agencies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-03T20:44:14Z
Senior Fund Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 115000.00 - 135000.00 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>
  • 2025-10-03T12:58:49Z
Staff Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-10-08T16:54:11Z
Staff Accountant
  • Sterling, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 73000.00 - 82000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with a stable client on their search for a Staff Accountant with proven GL expertise. The responsibilities for this Staff Accountant role consist of handling general accounting operations such as: assisting with accounts payable/receivable activities, reviewing general ledger accounts, creating/processing invoices, preparing financial reports, assisting with financial research, maintaining internal controls, providing administrative support, and collaborating with financial resources/vendors as needed. The ideal candidate for this role should have possess great day-to-day accounting abilities in compliance with US GAAP standards and firm policies. We are looking for someone with strong problem-solving skills and can maintain accurate financial records and contribute to the overall financial health of the firm.</p><p><br></p><p>Everyday Responsibilities</p><p>·      Support daily accounting functions</p><p>·      Prepare and maintain general ledger entries and reconciliations</p><p>·      Process accounts payable/receivable transactions</p><p>·      Manage time and billing data, including attorney billable hours</p><p>·      Reconcile bank accounts/financial statements/tax returns</p><p>·      Perform monthly profit and loss analysis</p><p>·      Document asset, liability, revenue expenses</p><p>·      Prepare financial reports for management and partners as needed</p>
  • 2025-09-18T18:43:46Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-09-18T18:53:45Z
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>
  • 2025-09-12T16:05:52Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Arlington, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • - USD / Hourly
  • 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.
  • 2025-10-08T18:05:12Z
Bookkeeper
  • Upper Marlboro, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 68000.00 - 72000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage essential financial operations and office functions for a privately held construction company based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. This role requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills who can oversee accounting tasks, ensure compliance, and contribute to the smooth running of the office.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform accurate bank reconciliations and ensure timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including reconciliations and tracking.</p><p>• Oversee invoicing and payment applications, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Handle job cost contract accounting to track project expenses and profitability.</p><p>• Coordinate monthly financial close-outs and collaborate with relevant teams.</p><p>• Process weekly payroll entries and ensure remittances are completed on schedule.</p><p>• Calculate and ensure compliance with tax obligations, including filing and remittances.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks and the Office Suite to maintain financial records and reporting.</p><p>• Support team development by fostering collaboration and efficiency within the office.</p>
  • 2025-10-03T13:23:50Z
Controller
  • Purcellville, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 140000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Cutting Edge client is looking to staff a Controller with proven leadership skills while working in a thriving company. The Controller will be responsible for ensuring compliance within the manufacturing sector, overseeing cost accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, budgeting, general ledger responsibilities, assisting with payroll tax processing, creating financial forecasting coordinating month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, and implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets. The ideal individual for this role must be a people leader, drive process improvements & ERP system enhancements, have experience with hazardous material cost tracking and compliance reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Major Responsibilities</p><p>·      Review and manage accounting operations</p><p>·      Oversee the month end close process</p><p>·      Develop financial strategies</p><p>·      Expense Variance Review</p><p>·      Prepare financial statements and reports</p><p>·      Account Reconciliations </p><p>·      Consolidate financial data</p><p>·      Internal Control Monitoring</p><p>·      Assist with internal/external audit preparation</p><p>·      Coach, Train, Mentor financial staff</p>
  • 2025-09-25T20:43:47Z
Senior Accountant - Construction
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-09-29T13:08:39Z
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>
  • 2025-09-29T19:33:47Z
Staff Accountant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>We are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join a dynamic team in Baltimore, Maryland. This role involves managing daily accounting operations, analyzing financial data, and supporting broader firm-wide initiatives. You will work closely with professionals across various departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries on a daily basis to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts each month to ensure completeness and precision.</p><p>• Review and analyze monthly financial statements, providing detailed commentary to senior accounting leaders.</p><p>• Support the year-end financial statement audit and other required audits.</p><p>• Assist in managing accounting operations for international entities within the organization.</p><p>• Perform daily treasury activities to support cash flow management and financial planning.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, and Information Technology, to enhance accounting processes.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to eliminate inefficiencies and optimize results.</p><p>• Conduct special projects and contribute to firm-wide business initiatives as needed.</p><p>• Undertake additional duties as assigned to support the accounting team's goals.</p>
  • 2025-09-22T16:38:56Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Reston, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • 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.
  • 2025-09-29T19:33:47Z
Principal Technical Accountant
  • Centerville, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-09-23T19:04:13Z
Corporate Accounting Analyst (Sr. Accountant)
  • Tysons, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-09-29T19:28:51Z
Project Accountant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25.75 - 30.49 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. In this Contract position, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of contractor and vendor documentation, as well as supporting the finalization of service, commodity, and construction contracts. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong background in contract administration and project coordination.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review and verify contractors’ and vendors’ submitted documents, including reimbursements</p><p>• Conduct audits on active contracts to confirm monthly progress payments and compliance.</p><p>• Prepare and compile necessary reports and documentation.</p><p>• Analyze contractors’ and vendors’ estimates.</p><p>• Maintain detailed records and produce comprehensive reports to support contract administration processes.</p><p>• Create graphs, charts, and other visual aids using standard business software to present data and findings.</p><p>• Communicate effectively through both written and verbal methods to ensure clarity across all stakeholders involved.</p><p>• Support compliance and documentation standards throughout the lifecycle of contracts.</p>
  • 2025-10-02T16:34:13Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-09-29T13:24:07Z
Senior Accountant
  • Herndon, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 39.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Herndon is seeking a talented senior accountant to join their team</p>
  • 2025-09-25T15:59:11Z
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