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140 results for Entry Level Accountant in Columbia, MD

Entry Level Accountant
  • Reston, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 72000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you a recent accounting graduate ready to launch your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? My client is seeking an <strong>Entry-Level Cash Accountant</strong> to join their team at their Reston, VA HQ. n this critical role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and supporting business operations—all while contributing to the financial success of our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of accounting principles and a desire to grow their expertise. If you have excellent attention to detail, a firm grasp of how balance sheet accounts impact financials, and proficiency in journal entries and reconciliations, I encourage you to apply. My client has an excellent culture, strong history of developing talent and promoting from within for those looking for a long-term career with a single organization as well as providing terrific work life balance and an above average total compensation package. This is an on-stie position in Reston.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post <strong>daily journal entries</strong> to ensure accurate recording of cash activity.</li><li>Reconcile <strong>positive pay information</strong> between bank records and company systems.</li><li>Process and reconcile <strong>cash receipts</strong>, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</li><li>Maintain and oversee the organization’s <strong>check stock</strong>.</li><li>Handle the <strong>escheatment</strong> of uncashed checks in compliance with applicable regulations.</li><li>Assist with <strong>monthly accounting close procedures</strong>, ensuring financial records are accurate and complete.</li><li>Respond to inquiries from <strong>Treasury</strong> and collaborate with other business areas to address financial questions.</li><li>Contribute to other tasks and projects as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Why You Should Apply:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Start Your Career:</strong> This is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience in accounting and work closely with a talented team committed to your growth and success with an organization that you can be with long-term.</li><li><strong>Build Your Skills:</strong> You’ll strengthen your knowledge of core accounting processes while tackling financial challenges and learning on the job.</li><li><strong>Be an Integral Part of the Team:</strong> While working onsite in <strong>Reston, VA</strong>, you’ll contribute daily to a collaborative and motivating work environment where accuracy and teamwork are celebrate</li></ul>
  • 2025-10-21T13:24:04Z
Junior Staff Accountant
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Entry-Level Staff Accountant to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting and tax preparation, including working with payroll tax returns, financial statements, and various tax filings. The ideal candidate is motivated, organized, and eager to develop their skills in a collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and file federal and state tax returns, including individual, corporate, partnership, and trust filings.<br>• Assist in compiling financial statements using data provided by clients, such as bank statements and transaction records.<br>• Maintain organized documentation by managing work papers, digital records, and client files securely.<br>• Track and send e-file authorizations while ensuring timely submission of tax-related forms.<br>• Complete extensions and payment vouchers as needed, while updating supervisors on progress.<br>• Monitor and communicate the status of client documents, ensuring readiness for review or delivery.<br>• Use accounting software and tools to create trial balances and support tax preparation processes.<br>• Maintain accurate daily time sheet records using practice management software.<br>• Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and support seasonal demands, including overtime.<br>• Follow established procedures to ensure compliance with tax codes and accounting principles.
  • 2025-10-21T19:24:10Z
Full Charge Bookkeeper
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dedicated and detail-driven Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. This long-term contract role will involve managing financial records, performing reconciliations, and assisting with payroll and tax preparation tasks for small business clients. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn and adapt.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage comprehensive bookkeeping tasks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.<br>• Prepare accurate financial reports using Xero or similar accounting software.<br>• Assist with payroll processing to ensure timely and error-free payments.<br>• Support tax preparation processes for small business clients, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.<br>• Maintain precise financial records and ensure timely data entry for all transactions.<br>• Utilize Excel for financial reporting, analysis, and data management.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.<br>• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and practices in all tasks performed.
  • 2025-10-17T18:19:27Z
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
Senior Accountant
  • Rockville, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • <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>
  • 2025-10-27T21:53:45Z
Staff Accountant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 33.25 - 37.49 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Baltimore, Maryland. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong bookkeeping and accounting skills to assist with year-end preparation and related tasks. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of QuickBooks and a solid understanding of journal entries.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review and analyze financial entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare detailed documentation and records for tax accountants to facilitate year-end tax filings.</p><p>• Perform bookkeeping tasks, including managing accounts and reconciling balances.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks to update and maintain financial records.</p><p>• Create and post journal entries to reflect accurate financial data.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by completing necessary accounting procedures.</p><p>• Maintain organized records to streamline tax preparation and reporting.</p><p>• Conduct thorough reviews of accounting data to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.</p>
  • 2025-10-22T16:54:12Z
Manager of Technical Accounting and Deal Analysis
  • Arlington, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 135000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a very well capitalized, private equity backed company that is in high acquisition mode with a number of current nationwide targets, is recruiting for their Manager of Technical Accounting and Deal Analysis to join their world class team. Based in the Washington, DC area, this is a ground floor opportunity for a talented Technical Accounting Manager to take their career to the next level quickly with a great amount of career runway as this company rapidly builds their finance team and overall infrastructure. This newly created Manager of Technical Accounting position will work with a tenured Controller support their talented CFO closely. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, where your skills in public accounting, business combinations, and financial reporting will be highly valued. This role will oversee the preparation of opening balance sheets for acquisitions, ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, and support the Controller in various technical accounting tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition, this role will provide accounting leadership and technical guidance for the corporate team and their acquisition integrations. Duties for this this exciting Manager of Technical Accounting and Deal Analysis position will include the following:</p><p><br></p><p>• Supporting ongoing acquisitions including preparation of opening balance sheets and support technical accounting matters related to the transaction</p><p>• Performing financial analysis to support deal structuring, including purchase price allocation and post-transaction adjustments.</p><p>• Calculating working capital by entity and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, such as ASC 805 for business combinations.</p><p>• Supporting the Controller's group with account reconciliations and accounting for intercompany transactions.</p><p>• Compiling cash forecasts and reporting relating to acquisitions</p><p>• Assisting with the maintenance of technical accounting standards such as ASC 805, 606 and 842</p><p>• Supporting the continued implementation of their new ERP systems</p><p>• Preparing workpapers and month-end reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and select income statement accounts.</p><p>• Identifying and valuing tangible and intangible assets, liabilities, and goodwill.</p><p>• Assisting to integrate acquired entities into the consolidated financial reporting systems</p><p>• Support the company's annual audits and tax filings.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client offers healthcare benefits as part of their total compensation package.</p><p><br></p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half or directly via LinkedIn for immediate consideration for this or one of our other active career opportunities in the Washington Metro area.</p>
  • 2025-09-26T13:48:52Z
Senior Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-10-14T16:09:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 125000.00 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>
  • 2025-10-17T13:34:11Z
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>
  • 2025-10-17T18:24:20Z
Senior Accountant
  • Bethesda, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client is a company within the real estate industry looking for a Senior Accountant to fill the role in their 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>
  • 2025-10-21T12:39:08Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-10-24T20:08:47Z
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
  • Alexandria, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 33.25 - 38.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a meticulous Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Alexandria, Virginia. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting various accounting functions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to contribute to a dynamic organization in the real estate and property industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review financial statements submitted by third-party property management firms to ensure they are complete and accurate.<br>• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations for corporate and property-level development accounts.<br>• Process accounts payable by coding invoices, tracking payments, and maintaining accurate records.<br>• Generate and analyze monthly financial and operational reports using the RealPage accounting system.<br>• Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of property chargeback billings.<br>• Maintain well-organized digital and physical accounting documentation.<br>• Provide necessary documentation for external audits and tax filings while coordinating with tax preparers.<br>• Support the accounting team with budget tracking, audit requests, and other financial projects as needed.<br>• Handle general accounting tasks, including journal entries and general ledger updates.
  • 2025-10-28T17:44:06Z
Staff Accountant
  • Reston, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you an accounting professional with a keen eye for detail? Do you take pride in managing accounts, reconciling figures, and ensuring everything adds up perfectly? If you have a minimum of 3 years of experience and expertise in accounts receivable, deferred revenue, and account reconciliations, we have an opportunity for you! As a Staff Accountant you will report to the Accounting Manager with about 50% of your time spent on the full cycle of accounts receivables and the other 50% on revenue, account reconciliation's, fixed assets, other ad hoc responsibilities and special projects aimed at enhancing the efficiencies, policies, procedures and systems within the accounting department. This is an in-office position with an organization that is growing through acquisitions and offers professional growth, competitive salary, bonus potential, and a full suite of benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K with 4% match, 3 weeks of vacation and more) as well as excellent work life balance. Salary is based on education, skills, proficiencies, experience, and credentials.</p><p>Essential Responsibilities:</p><p>Accounts Receivable Management:</p><ul><li>Execute comprehensive end-to-end accounts receivable functions.</li><li>Respond confidently and effectively to both internal and external billing inquiries.</li></ul><p>Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue:</p><ul><li>Collaborate fruitfully with the finance team to uphold ASC 606-compliant revenue recognition processes.</li></ul><p>Month-End Journal Entries and Accruals:</p><ul><li>Prepare month-end journal entries.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal policies and GAAP standards.</li></ul><p>Fixed Asset Management:</p><ul><li>Maintain Fixed Asset and Construction in Progress (CIP) schedules.</li></ul><p>General Ledger Reconciliation:</p><ul><li>Perform reconciliations for key accounts.</li></ul><p>Financial Reporting:</p><ul><li>Contribute to ad-hoc reporting and support data requests for audits.</li></ul><p>Additional Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Participate in process enhancement initiatives.</li></ul><p>Please apply directly to this position for consideration. If you have additional questions, in addition to your application, contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn or by calling 571.297.9074.</p>
  • 2025-10-24T20:19:08Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Manassas, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee critical financial operations and ensure the accuracy of accounting records. This position will collaborate closely with the Controller to manage financial reporting, compliance, and reconciliation processes. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and brings a strong accounting background, with experience in industries such as biotech or startups.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in month-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, accruals, and reconciling balance sheets and income statements.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable operations, including vendor invoice processing and subledger reconciliation.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations for various accounts, such as bank accounts, fixed assets, inventory, prepaid expenses, and other asset and liability accounts.</p><p>• Post journal entries for asset, liability, and income statement accounts to maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Assist in generating financial reports and schedules for management and operational teams.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Controller on monthly financial statement reporting, budget variance analysis, and commentary.</p><p>• Prepare and submit various tax filings, including sales and use tax, personal property tax, and gross receipts.</p><p>• Provide accounting support for projects aligned with organizational compliance standards.</p><p>• Coordinate and facilitate annual independent audits by gathering required documentation and addressing auditor inquiries.</p>
  • 2025-10-03T02:34:08Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 92000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-10-27T17:39:02Z
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>
  • 2025-10-20T17:57:31Z
Staff Accountant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 32.24 - 37.49 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This Contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to perform specialized accounting tasks, including monitoring accounting systems, preparing financial reports, and assisting with budgeting processes. The role involves collaborating with program managers and other officials to manage complex financial matters effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and oversee accounting tasks by assigning, reviewing, and approving the work of accounting personnel.</p><p>• Monitor and account for assets, liabilities, expenses, and invoices to ensure accurate financial records.</p><p>• Develop and modify accounting systems for third-party programs to meet organizational needs.</p><p>• Audit and analyze accounts to prepare detailed reports.</p><p>• Compile and write financial reports for submission to management.</p><p>• Assist in preparing budgets by compiling data, projecting expenditures, and monitoring allocations.</p><p>• Train and mentor employees in accounting methods and procedures to improve efficiency.</p>
  • 2025-10-27T18:59:25Z
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
Sr. Accountant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A full-service professional services and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their internal corporate accounting team. As a locally owned and operated organization they are consistently ranked as a "top places to work", are heavily involved in the community, and showcase a high retention rate. This is a great opportunity for a Staff Accountant to make the leap to Senior, and or Seniors to move into a corporate role.</p><p><br></p><p>For Details Contact: Adam Dean at adam.dean@roberthalf</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activities, including posting and reconciling journal entries.</p><p>• Conduct account and bank reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including monthly variance and annual reporting.</p><p>• Handle accounts receivable operations and ensure proper documentation.</p><p>• Utilize Sage 100 and Sage 50 software to streamline accounting processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to provide advisory services and support skill development.</p><p>• Lead full-cycle accounting tasks, including year-end closings.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend solutions.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations in all reporting.</p>
  • 2025-09-26T17:19:13Z
Staff Accountant
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. The ideal candidate will take ownership of key accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to collaborate with both local and international teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare accurate and timely journal entries to support the month-end close process.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting and ensure proper maintenance of general ledger accounts.<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations of bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts.<br>• Collaborate with the Accounts Receivable Manager to manage cash operations effectively.<br>• Handle intercompany transactions and manage accounting for multiple entities.<br>• Communicate and coordinate with overseas partners to ensure alignment on financial processes.<br>• Support the preparation of financial statements and reports as needed.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency.
  • 2025-10-28T14:49:07Z
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>
  • 2025-10-20T17:57:31Z
Staff Accountant
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 30.45 - 38.46 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Owings Mills, Maryland. This Contract-to-permanent position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to various accounting processes, including financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy, ensuring the success of our accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Support accounting and financial analysis activities linked to key business-to-consumer marketplace dynamics.</li><li>Prepare, review, and analyze monthly balance sheet reconciliations to guarantee accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations and input journal entries essential to the monthly financial close process.</li><li>Audit and validate cash transaction entries and reconciliations prepared by other team members to ensure precision.</li><li>Assist in the implementation and ongoing adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley internal control reporting requirements.</li><li>Coordinate requests and facilitate activities required during quarterly and annual audit cycles.</li><li>Carry out system testing for updates and implement new financial or inventory processing workflows.</li><li>Generate ad-hoc financial reports as required by leadership or various departments.</li><li>Work collaboratively with external auditors to ensure successful quarterly reviews and annual audits.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-28T20:28:42Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Alexandria, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • - USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Alexandria, Virginia. This role is ideal for someone who excels in managing financial records and ensuring accurate account reconciliations. You will play a vital part in supporting month-end close processes and handling various accounting tasks with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform comprehensive reconciliations for general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy.<br>• Manage prepaid expenses, loan investments, and allowance for loan loss accounts.<br>• Handle credit card transactions and review entries for compliance and correctness.<br>• Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close process.<br>• Conduct bank reconciliations to verify account balances and transactions.<br>• Collaborate on ad hoc financial projects and provide support for special accounting tasks.<br>• Maintain detailed documentation and records to support audits and reporting.<br>• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data in a timely manner.<br>• Assist in the continuous improvement of accounting processes and workflows.
  • 2025-10-07T16:38:48Z
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