<p>We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leadership. The ideal candidate will manage calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare reports and correspondence, and handle confidential information with discretion. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage complex calendars, appointments, and scheduling for executives. </li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reports.</li><li>Prepare presentations, reports, meeting agendas, and correspondence. </li><li>Serve as a liaison between executives, internal teams, and external contacts. </li><li>Organize and support meetings, including taking notes and tracking action items. </li><li>Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism. </li><li>Assist with special projects and administrative tasks as needed. </li></ul>
<p>The Compliance Analyst/Lead is a senior accounting professional responsible for overseeing tax, regulatory, and financial compliance across a multi-entity organization. This role supports accounting, audit, and financial management functions while ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP and evolving federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on CPA who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple priorities, and drives continuous process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead preparation, review, and filing of complex regulatory and tax filings, including LM-2, IRS Form 990, sales and use tax, partnership returns, and local regulatory submissions.</li><li>Manage audit preparation and serve as a key liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Analyze financial statements, benefit plan structures, financial systems, and business practices.</li><li>Monitor emerging accounting and regulatory developments and implement required actions.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals, as needed.</li><li>Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and systems.</li><li>Promote accountability, accuracy, and timeliness in financial reporting across stakeholders.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst/Manager to oversee and enhance financial operations within a technology-driven environment. This role will focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for IT projects, capital expenditures, and operational expenses. You will play a critical part in ensuring resource optimization, financial transparency, and the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. This is an in-office position with a phenomenal organization that offers career growth opportunities, exciting and challenging work, and excellent environment and highly competitive total compensation packages.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop, implement, and monitor annual budgets and forecasts for IT operations and capital expenditures.</p><p>• Collaborate with IT leaders, project managers, and finance teams to create detailed budgets and financial plans for technology projects.</p><p>• Analyze and report on costs related to infrastructure, software, hardware, and cloud services.</p><p>• Manage vendor agreements and software licensing expenditures, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with development teams to track financial performance and resource allocation for internal IT projects.</p><p>• Conduct variance and trend analyses to identify financial risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to IT leadership and senior management on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</p><p>• Maintain detailed tracking and reporting mechanisms for approved business cases and cost-benefit analyses.</p><p>• Design and refine dashboards, KPIs, and ad hoc reports to monitor technology investments and project outcomes.</p><p>• Lead initiatives to improve financial reporting processes and optimize resource utilization within the IT function.</p>
<p>We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leadership with calendar management, travel coordination, meeting preparation, correspondence, and confidential administrative support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Arrange travel, itineraries, and expense reporting. </li><li>Prepare reports, presentations, and internal communications. </li><li>Handle confidential information with discretion. </li><li>Serve as a liaison between executives, internal teams, and external contacts. </li><li>Support special projects and help maintain daily operational efficiency.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Accounting Manager – Hands-On Full Cycle Accounting & Process Automation (5 days/week in Chantilly)</strong></p><p>Are you ready to own the numbers and modernize the financial backbone of a growing organization? We are seeking a proactive, hands-on Accounting Manager who thrives in full-cycle accounting and is eager to bring our books current while collaborating with the Controller and CFO on the implementation of systems to automate and enhance processes.</p><p><strong>In this key role, you’ll:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all aspects of day-to-day accounting operations, including managing the integrity of the general ledger, account reconciliations, and swiftly resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes—completing journal entries, preparing Work in Progress schedules, and delivering accurate financial statements.</li><li>Manage core transactional functions, including Accounts Payable, Job Costing, and Check Processing, ensuring smooth and timely processing.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations.</li><li>Act as a finance business partner, keeping internal stakeholders informed of changes, corrections, and issues with financial data.</li><li>Support outside audit engagements and third-party information requests efficiently.</li><li>File Personal Property Tax and Sales Tax Returns across multiple states and jurisdictions.</li><li>Collaborate directly with the Controller and CFO, contributing to both everyday operations and strategic projects.</li><li>Continuously assess and improve our accounting processes and systems— championing automation and best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Tackle special projects and support additional finance initiatives, as needed.</li></ul>
<p>Our client, a fast‑growing and highly stable distribution company in the Baltimore area, is seeking a <strong>Senior Inventory Accountant</strong> to support and enhance their inventory accounting function. This role is critical for ensuring accurate inventory valuation, improving process integrity, and strengthening overall financial reporting.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in inventory and cost accounting, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Procurement, and FP&A to drive efficiency and accuracy.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage inventory accounting processes, including compliance with industry‑specific regulatory requirements</li><li>Reconcile inventory quantities, balances, replenishments, and related adjustments</li><li>Oversee inventory valuation, including analysis of returns, expirations, shrink, and adjustments</li><li>Conduct monthly inventory close activities such as reconciliations, roll‑forwards, and journal entries</li><li>Analyze inventory performance and prepare schedules for reserves, slow‑moving items, negative margins, and write‑downs</li><li>Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts across multiple operating locations; investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective actions</li><li>Ensure accurate accounting for intercompany inventory transfers</li><li>Prepare, review, and document journal entries and account reconciliations related to inventory activity</li><li>Partner with Operations and Procurement to improve processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and strengthen internal controls</li><li>Collaborate with FP&A to support forecasting, margin analysis, and inventory planning initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Microsoft Architect & System Administrator to be part of a Digital Modernization team and be responsible for performing advanced software engineering, systems integration, and systems administration functions across enterprise Microsoft environments. The position will design, develop, implement, and support software-intensive infrastructure systems while applying established principles, standards, and tools throughout the full software development and system lifecycle.</p><p>The position works independently on day-to-day objectives with significant impact to operational results and project deliverables and is responsible for entire projects or major processes within a technical area. The role also provides technical leadership by coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level staff and serving as an escalation point for complex issues.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Provide enterprise-level architecture, engineering, and operational support for Microsoft Windows-based systems across on-prem and cloud environments supporting DOT’s Common Operating Environment (COE).</p><p>· Perform software and systems requirements analysis, hardware compatibility assessments, and solution design for infrastructure modernization initiatives.</p><p>· Design, implement, and support Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, SCCM/MECM, Intune, and Deployment Services across enterprise environments.</p><p>· Support provisioning, patching, vulnerability remediation, and lifecycle management of Windows Server environments.</p><p>· Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex system, application, and production issues; serve as an escalation point across multiple technical teams.</p><p>· Develop and implement high-availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions and support server migrations from on‑premises to cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, AWS, Azure, Oracle, and Google Cloud).</p><p>· Apply scripting and automation using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and VBScript to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.</p><p>· Support identity and access management initiatives, including role-based access controls, certificate-based authentication, MFA, and conditional access policies.</p><p>· Conduct root cause analysis and problem management for enterprise Windows systems and tools.</p><p>· Create and maintain technical documentation covering system architecture, configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Associate to join a finance team in Westminster, Maryland. This position plays an important role in keeping vendor payments accurate, timely, and aligned with accounting guidelines. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with both suppliers and internal departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices, confirm supporting approvals, and enter payment information with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Compare invoices with purchase orders and receiving records to verify that billing details are complete and properly documented.<br>• Coordinate routine payment processing, including checks and electronic disbursements, to ensure vendors are paid on schedule.<br>• Examine vendor account statements, investigate inconsistencies, and work through billing concerns to achieve timely resolution.<br>• Maintain well-organized payable files and supporting records so documentation is current, accessible, and audit-ready.<br>• Respond to vendor questions regarding payment activity and partner with internal teams to address invoice-related issues.<br>• Contribute to month-end close activities by assisting with reconciliations, accrual support, and other accounting follow-up tasks.<br>• Follow established financial controls, company procedures, and applicable compliance standards in all accounts payable activities.<br>• Provide requested reports and documentation during audit reviews and assist with additional accounting-related assignments as needed.
<p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in Baltimore, MD. This is a hybrid position after initial training and will partner with a tenured leadership team while owning the whole payroll process. If interested, please apply directly to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Own end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and benefits</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and handle updates with precision and confidentiality</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions with clarity, empathy, and professionalism</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and support audits as needed</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and systems (we love smart efficiency)</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-permanent opportunity based in Baltimore, Maryland. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can efficiently manage high-volume payroll operations with a focus on compliance and accuracy. A strong background in payroll systems, employee onboarding, and compensation analysis, as well as excellent analytical and organizational skills, is essential.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee biweekly payroll check distribution, including the receipt and coordination of check mailing or in-person delivery.</li><li>Handle tasks related to check cancellations, overpayments, stop payments, voided checks, and reissuance.</li><li>Process and verify pre-employment requests to facilitate timely and accurate onboarding.</li><li>Run system queries to identify and resolve check address discrepancies, working collaboratively with employees and departments.</li><li>Review and address errors in payroll-related documents, such as tax forms and direct deposit submissions.</li><li>Ensure that all employment and rehire documentation adheres to federal requirements, including compliance with I-9 regulations and retirement selections.</li><li>Monitor and maintain data integrity within human resource systems, resolving issues related to payroll, benefits, and position management.</li><li>Act as the subject matter expert regarding employment classifications for Student and Graduate Assistants, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements.</li><li>Provide technical support and troubleshooting for payroll systems.</li><li>Communicate effectively with internal departments and employees to resolve payroll-related inquiries.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a highly stable and well‑established organization in Columbia, MD, is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join their growing accounting team. This role is ideal for early‑career accountants coming from <strong>public accounting</strong> or a <strong>large corporate accounting department</strong> who want long-term stability, mentorship, and clear growth opportunities. This is onsite with a collaborative environment, consistent hours with a good quality of life, and high visibility to both accounting and operational leadership. Compensation listed does is base salary and there is bonus potential with this role and fantastic benefits. <strong> If you are qualified and interested, please email Jim Meade at Robert Half right away.</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate financial records and prepare monthly journal entries (revenue, billings, accruals, etc.)</li><li>Manage month-end close activities and prepare variance analysis comparing actuals to budget/forecast</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items using sound GAAP judgment</li><li>Collaborate with internal operational teams to review results, address receivables issues, and support forecasting updates</li><li>Assist with the preparation and analysis of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts</li><li>Review purchase orders and invoices for proper coding and timely processing</li><li>Support annual expense reconciliation efforts and ensure adherence to company policies</li><li>Respond to internal and external inquiries related to billing, accounts receivable, and financial activity</li><li>Participate in due diligence for potential acquisitions, dispositions, or financing activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and identify potential deficiencies</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to lead our accounting operations. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting and overseeing the monthly close process. This position offers an opportunity to manage a talented accounting team while driving improvements in processes and financial controls.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly financial close process to ensure accurate and timely reporting.</p><p>• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.</p><p>• Ensure financial statements and supporting schedules are precise and compliant with accounting standards.</p><p>• Oversee revenue recognition processes and verify proper integration into financial systems.</p><p>• Manage and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance and support to enhance performance.</p><p>• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring efficient operations.</p><p>• Maintain and review key balance sheet accounts, including prepaid schedules and accruals.</p><p>• Prepare financial documentation required for tax filings and audits while coordinating audit readiness.</p><p>• Develop and refine accounting procedures, processes, and internal controls to improve efficiency.</p><p>• Act as the primary point of contact for resolving accounting-related questions and issues.</p>
<p>A well-established <strong>manufacturing organization</strong> is seeking a <strong>Senior Cost Accountant</strong> with a strong foundation in <strong>financial accounting, GAAP reporting, and month-end close</strong>, along with experience supporting manufacturing cost and inventory accounting. This role partners closely with the Controller and senior finance leadership and is well suited for candidates coming from <strong>industry or public accounting</strong>, particularly those who have worked with manufacturing clients.</p><p>This position offers meaningful exposure to financial reporting, balance sheet ownership, and audit support, while still leveraging cost accounting expertise to ensure accurate inventory valuation and COGS reporting. <strong>Apply here or email Jim Meade right away for a confidential discussion about this role.</strong> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Accounting & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with <strong>US GAAP</strong>, including variance analysis and clear explanations for leadership</li><li>Own assigned balance sheet accounts, ensuring accurate valuation, proper cutoff, and thorough supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidated reporting activities, as applicable</li><li>Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for <strong>external audits</strong>, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls</li></ul><p><strong>Cost & Inventory Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and analyze standard costs, inventory valuation, cost rollups, and cost of goods sold across manufacturing operations</li><li>Perform detailed manufacturing variance analysis and explain financial impacts to accounting and finance leadership</li><li>Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies</li><li>Ensure inventory accounting practices are accurate, timely, and compliant with US GAAP</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement & Internal Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining <strong>accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</strong></li><li>Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and process consistency</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting and finance function</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnership & Leadership Support</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a finance and accounting resource to internal stakeholders, responding to questions related to financial results and cost trends</li><li>Support the Controller and senior finance leadership with ad hoc analysis, special projects, and reporting initiatives</li><li>Communicate financial information clearly and professionally to both finance and non‑finance partners</li></ul>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a respected construction contractor in Towson, Maryland. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed financial work and takes pride in maintaining accurate payment records. The person in this role will support day-to-day accounts payable operations, help keep vendor transactions organized, and contribute to a dependable payment process within a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring each item is entered with the correct account coding and supporting details.<br>• Review invoices for key payment information such as remittance addresses, invoice identifiers, and approval requirements before submission.<br>• Maintain organized purchase and payment records by balancing journals and verifying entries for accuracy.<br>• Prepare disbursement activity, including check processing and payment documentation, in accordance with established procedures.<br>• Communicate with vendors to confirm banking details, clarify outstanding balances, and resolve payment-related questions.<br>• Scan, file, and organize invoice records so documentation remains accessible and audit-ready.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements regularly to identify discrepancies and support timely resolution of open items.<br>• Use accounts payable and ERP systems, including tools such as Concur and Excel, to track transactions and support reporting needs.
<p><strong>Clearance Requirement:</strong> Public Trust clearance (Must currently hold or have the ability to obtain and maintain)</p><p><strong>Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Systems Administrator</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (On-site, 5 days per week)</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> 6 Month Contract, Potential for Extension or Conversion</p><p><strong>Pay: </strong>Available on W2</p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>The RHEL Systems Administrator is responsible for administering, supporting, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server environments. This role focuses on enterprise-scale Linux operations, automation, containerized platforms, cloud integration, monitoring, and system reliability. The ideal candidate has strong scripting skills, experience supporting containerized workloads, and the ability to troubleshoot, stabilize, and optimize systems in a secure, fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the full lifecycle of RHEL servers, including deployment, configuration, patching, reboot coordination, and ongoing maintenance in virtualized environments (VMware).</li><li>Administer enterprise RHEL environments using Red Hat Satellite, including repository management, content views, lifecycle environments, and patch orchestration.</li><li>Serve as the primary owner for implementing system and software updates across the RHEL platform.</li><li>Develop, test, and maintain automation using <strong>Bash and Python scripting</strong> to streamline administrative tasks and reduce manual intervention.</li><li>Support and maintain <strong>containerized environments</strong>, including <strong>Docker and Kubernetes</strong>, in coordination with application and platform teams.</li><li>Perform advanced system monitoring, performance tuning, and root cause analysis to ensure system stability and optimal performance.</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain <strong>backup and recovery strategies</strong> to ensure data integrity and system resiliency.</li><li>Perform daily operational support, including troubleshooting platform and application issues and responding to escalations.</li><li>Collaborate closely with IT security teams to ensure systems are fully patched, rebooted as necessary, and compliant with security standards.</li><li>Provide regular status updates and reporting on system health, patching, backups, and operational activities.</li><li>Create and maintain system documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge base articles.</li><li>Work cross-functionally with infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams to support deployments and resolve issues efficiently.</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to support legal billing and collections activities in Baltimore, Maryland. This role oversees the invoicing process from draft billing through final submission, while helping maintain healthy accounts receivable and prompt client payment. The position partners closely with attorneys and administrative staff to deliver accurate billing, resolve submission issues, and keep billing cycles on schedule.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, review, and finalize client bills within the firm’s billing platform, ensuring charges, rates, and matter details are complete and accurate.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to revise prebills, address billing questions, and move invoices through approval in a timely manner.<br>• Issue client invoices along with any required backup materials or correspondence, making sure documentation aligns with engagement terms.<br>• Manage electronic invoice submissions through client portals, troubleshoot rejections, and resolve compliance-related issues that delay payment.<br>• Apply client billing guidelines and format requirements carefully so invoices meet outside counsel rules and submission deadlines.<br>• Track monthly billing progress, follow up on outstanding items, and help keep recurring billing cycles on target.<br>• Oversee assigned accounts receivable balances by reviewing aging, identifying overdue items, and initiating collection outreach as needed.<br>• Document collection activity and client communications clearly, and prepare billing and receivable status updates for attorneys and leadership.<br>• Assist with reporting and period-end tasks by compiling aging summaries, collection information, and other billing support for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
<p>My client, a large construction industry leader is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their growing team. This position offers challenging work, a strong team of some of the best and brightest to partner with, competitive compensation and excellent quality of life and benefits. <strong>If you are a CPA looking to improve your situation email Jim Meade at Robert Half right away or connect with me on LinkedIn.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review Job Costing to ensure GAAP compliance.</p><p>• Compare actual performance with anticipated results, making necessary financial amendments as required.</p><p>• Compile audit paperwork when needed.</p><p>• Examine periodic job cost reports, spot check cost activities, create budgets and semi-annual forecasts, and discern variances.</p><p>• Communicate with project managers to troubleshoot issues and enhance decision-making process.</p><p>• Manage and direct the operations of the accounting team, serving as a mentor to develop their abilities and foster professional progression.</p><p>• Work alongside project management to gather estimates and distribute prompt monitoring reports to project managers and other corporate leaders.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to GAAP, firm policies, and contractual obligations.</p><p>• Oversee a reliable internal control system.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Real Estate Staff Accountant to join a dynamic real estate development organization based in Montgomery County (off of I-270). This role is integral to ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records across a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, and retail properties. As part of the accounting team, the Staff Accountant will collaborate closely with the Controller and other team members to maintain compliance with financial standards and support key accounting functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>· Perform accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, coding, and payment preparation, and record related general ledger entries and supporting documentation in accordance with established policies and controls</p><p>· Perform accounts receivable and cash receipts activities, including recording deposits, posting receipts, and supporting routine collections tracking and reporting</p><p>· Support the month-end close process through timely preparation of assigned reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation, including bank and credit card reconciliations</p><p>· Support intercompany accounting activities, including recording intercompany journal entries, monitoring balances, and preparing related billings</p><p>· Prepare assigned financial reports and supporting schedules for internal reporting, tax preparation, and compliance requirements</p><p>· Maintain organized, accurate, and auditable workpapers to support review and approval processes</p><p>· Identify discrepancies, issues, or variances and escalate in accordance with established procedures and review protocols</p><p>· Coordinate with the Controller, Accounting Managers, and other team members to resolve routine accounting questions, follow-ups, and information requests</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate for this Staff Accountant role will have a BS in Accounting, 3+ years of accounting experience coming out of another real estate company, professional services or a multi-entity environment and experience preparing JE's, recs, AP, AR, GL and month end close. This role is 2-3 days/week in the office, and the comp range is 75K-100K in base salary. Fantastic Controller to work for!!! To apply to this Staff Accountant role please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.</p>
<p>Are you ready to ignite the next phase of your career? Join a dynamic team where finance meets innovation! We’re searching for a passionate Accountant/Financial Analyst who thrives at the intersection of financial rigor and data-driven insights. If you have a Big 4 pedigree, a CPA, and an eagerness to solve business challenges with both advanced accounting and modern analytics, we want to hear from you. This is a hybrid role located in Baltimore, MD with good work/life balance!!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Supervise a team of 1-2 people</li><li>Lead the transformation of complex financial data into actionable intelligence for key business decisions</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful reports, dashboards, and business cases</li><li>Manage and enhance accounting processes including audit, controls, and monthly close</li><li>Utilize tools like Power BI and Excel</li><li>Support ongoing budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis projects</li><li>Ensure the integrity of financial statements and compliance with all regulatory standards</li><li>Collaborate on process improvements and innovation initiatives in the finance function </li></ul>
:About the jobMerchant & Gould has been a leader in intellectual property law for more than 100 years. We are recognized as one of the most active filers of patents in the country, and are consistently rated among the top patent, copyright and trademark firms. We currently have an opportunity for a patent prosecution legal assistant. The salary range for the position is $70,000-$95,000, based years of experience.We are looking for a highly skilled patent prosecution legal assistant with five+ years of experience in U.S. patent prosecution. Knowledge and experience with policies and procedures pertaining to the PTO and electronic filing required. The professional we seek must be a positive self-starter, extremely organized, detail-oriented and highly accurate, deadline-driven, have strong computer skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.Summary of Position (hybrid):Provides client management support for attorney, not limited to written and verbal communications with<br> clients along with maintaining docket and client specific procedures. Assists attorney in prosecuting patent applications in the United States and various foreign countries.In order to perform one (1) or more essential functions of this role, a minimum of three (3) days in the office is required.Responsibilities:Establishes and maintains patent files: opens files, prepares documents for filing including, patent applications, Preliminary Amendments, Information Disclosure Statements, Responses to Missing Parts, Assignments, Amendments, payments of Issue Fees, etc.Reviews all incoming correspondence from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign associates for essential docketing.Maintain clients' portfolios by being proactive in facilitating communication between attorney and client.Maintains and updates docketing log spreadsheet.On-going verbal and written communication with attorneys, clients and foreign associates.Other administrative tasks and projects as may be assigned.Knowledge,<br> Skills and Abilities Required * BA degree and/or paralegal certificate or minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. patent prosecution.<br><br> * Familiarity with electronic case management systems and USPTO rules and requirements. IPFolio, Memotech, etc. is a plus.<br><br> * Familiarity with the prosecution of U.S. Trademark applications a plus.<br><br> * Ability to work comfortably with advanced computer software (after training) and effectively use and maintain a computer database. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required. Possible use of speech-to-text transcription software.<br><br> * Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney.<br><br> * Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.<br><br> * Ability to concentrate on detailed work for up to 80% of work day.<br><br> * Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions from a diverse group, includ ...
We are looking for an experienced Accountant with expertise in nonprofit financial operations to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a Contract to permanent position that offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization. The role requires a strong background in accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate data entry.<br>• Oversee payroll processing, including verifying timesheets and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations by analyzing reports and maintaining accurate financial records.<br>• Utilize accounting software to maintain and update financial data in a precise and organized manner.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and practices.<br>• Assist in preparing financial reports and maintaining accurate documentation for audits and reviews.<br>• Monitor and address discrepancies in financial data, ensuring accuracy across all accounts.<br>• Provide support for month-end and year-end closing processes, adhering to deadlines.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.
<p>We are looking for an experienced VP/Director of Finance/CFO to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. This long-term contract role requires an experienced and detail-oriented individual with extensive and focused experience in financial leadership roles. The ideal candidate will lead and support a finance team, oversee ongoing audit preparations, and ensure timely and accurate financial reconciliations while driving the organization's financial stability, compliance, and strategy with senior leadership and the Board. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and support the finance team, including supervising the Controller and Senior Accountant.</p><p>• Manage and finalize the closeout process for multiple grants, ensuring compliance with all financial requirements.</p><p>• Act as the primary liaison between internal staff and the President and Board of Directors.</p><p>• Review and validate the organization's budget, confirming assumptions, identifying gaps, and recommending necessary adjustments.</p><p>• Ensure the organization remains on track with financial reporting deadlines and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Utilize financial systems, such as Sage Intacct, to manage financial data and reporting effectively.</p><p><br></p>
<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>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst - Entry Level to support financial crime review activities within a leading Financial Services environment in Washington, District of Columbia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is analytical, organized, and comfortable working with large volumes of transactional information while applying sound judgment. The role focuses on reviewing account activity, identifying irregular patterns, and preparing clear case documentation to support compliance-related decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review alerts produced by transaction monitoring tools and evaluate account activity for patterns that may indicate unusual or suspicious behavior.<br>• Examine customer transaction history against anticipated activity levels and identify discrepancies that require additional research.<br>• Perform follow-up analysis on escalated or flagged items to determine whether activity is reasonable and properly supported.<br>• Prepare accurate, well-organized summaries of investigative findings for internal compliance review and, when necessary, external regulatory review.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather documentation and background information needed for customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews.<br>• Apply current regulatory guidance and internal compliance standards consistently in daily investigative work.<br>• Take part in ongoing learning sessions to remain informed about evolving compliance expectations, industry practices, and regulatory updates.<br>• Collaborate with technical teams to improve the effectiveness and accuracy of transaction monitoring processes and related controls.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in Reston, Virginia. This Contract to permanent position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in financial operations and accounting processes. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records while supporting various aspects of the accounting cycle.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete.<br>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts to ensure compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations to verify ledger balances and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Oversee bank reconciliation processes to ensure alignment between bank statements and internal records.<br>• Process full-cycle payroll, including calculating, distributing, and reporting employee compensation.<br>• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and resolve any related issues.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support business decisions.<br>• Assist in preparing financial reports and documentation for audits.<br>• Identify process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.