<p>Are you someone who enjoys keeping numbers organized, reconciling accounts, and making reports look <em>just right</em>? A well‑established firm is seeking a reliable, detail‑focused Accounting Associate to support daily accounting and portfolio reporting activities alongside senior leadership.</p><p>This is a key support role working closely with the Vice President of Portfolio Accounting, offering variety, responsibility, and flexibility—without the pressure of a full‑time schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>🕒 Schedule & Flexibility:</p><ul><li>3 days per week, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM</li><li>Flexible on which days—perfect for work/life balance</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🌟 Why This Role Works:</p><ul><li>Consistent, predictable hours</li><li>Supportive leadership and collaborative environment</li><li>Meaningful work supporting client reporting and investment operations</li><li>Ideal for an experienced accounting professional seeking part‑time stability</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🧮 What You’ll Be Doing:</p><ul><li>Process weekly bill payments using QuickBooks</li><li>Reconcile monthly investment statements, positions, and market values</li><li>Assist with bond and equity trade tickets and match trades to broker confirmations</li><li>Retrieve, organize, and maintain monthly custodian bank statements</li><li>Prepare and assemble monthly client reports</li><li>Enter miscellaneous activity into the portfolio accounting system</li><li>Assist with regulatory and audit‑related reporting, including submissions to the PA Department of Banking</li><li>Create polished PowerPoint presentations for clients and internal use</li><li>Lend a hand with special projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join a high-impact audit team in Maryland. This contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to lead complex reviews, assess risk, and provide practical recommendations that strengthen controls and support informed decision-making. The role operates in a hybrid environment and is well suited for an individual who can balance multiple priorities while delivering thorough, well-supported audit results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end audit engagements, coordinating planning activities, execution, documentation, and final reporting to keep projects on schedule and aligned with objectives.</p><p>• Define audit objectives, determine key risk areas, and build detailed testing strategies that address financial, operational, and compliance considerations.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth audit procedures, analyze data sets, and review financial information to identify trends, exceptions, and areas requiring attention.</p><p>• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls against recognized audit and compliance standards, and highlight gaps that may affect operations or regulatory adherence.</p><p>• Document observations, prepare clear workpapers, and develop comprehensive reports that explain issues, impact, and recommended corrective actions.</p><p>• Present audit conclusions to leadership and business partners, translating technical findings into practical guidance for decision-making and remediation.</p><p>• Contribute to quality assurance efforts across concurrent audit projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting with cross-functional collaboration.</p>
<p>A growing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations, financial reporting, and month‑end close activities. This role will work closely with leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate financials, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to operate confidently in a fast‑paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead and support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations and investigate variances</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting</li><li>Support audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests</li><li>Maintain compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies</li><li>Collaborate with AP, AR, payroll, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial data</li><li>Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounting operations</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A growing, mid-sized <strong>service organization</strong> is seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join its accounting team. This role is heavily focused on <strong>balance sheet integrity, month-end close execution, and the development of accounting policies and procedures</strong> to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting. This opportunity is ideal for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who enjoys ownership, collaboration, and strengthening accounting processes in a dynamic environment. <strong> If this sounds like you, apply right away or email Jim Meade at Robert Half to have a confidential conversation about this role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Month‑End Close & Accounting Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the coordination of the monthly close across departments, including close calendars, checklists, and daily status updates</li><li>Prepare recurring monthly journal entries and accruals</li><li>Prepare, analyze, and maintain <strong>balance sheet and income statement reconciliations</strong>, ensuring completeness and proper support</li><li>Work closely with the accounting team to maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness for financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules</li></ul><p><strong>Revenue & WIP Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Calculate and analyze <strong>percentage‑of‑completion (POC)</strong> revenue and direct cost adjustments on a monthly basis across multiple project types and locations</li><li>Identify and explain revenue and margin variances</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Receivable</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and reconcile A/R balances for month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end reporting</li><li>Analyze collectability and propose appropriate <strong>allowances for doubtful accounts</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Payable & Expense Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Provide guidance on proper expense classification, timing, and capitalization of expenditures</li><li>Assist in identifying unusual or non‑recurring items for management review</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reviews & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare schedules and documentation to support annual <strong>financial statement reviews</strong></li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives</li><li>Communicate financial insights and trends to department leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement & Special Projects</strong></p><ul><li>Assist management with reviewing, documenting, and improving accounting <strong>policies, procedures, and internal processes</strong></li><li>Support ad‑hoc accounting and finance projects and cross‑functional initiatives</li><li>Perform ad‑hoc analysis of various accounts and assist with branch and departmental communications</li></ul><p><strong>Core Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Action‑oriented and results‑driven</li><li>Strong business acumen and customer focus</li><li>Curious, resilient, and motivated to improve processes and outcomes</li><li>Team‑oriented with a collaborative mindset</li><li>Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities</li></ul><p> </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>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 experienced Audit Supervisor to support a public-sector organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can lead financial and operational audit activities, strengthen compliance practices, and deliver clear recommendations that improve accountability. The role is fully onsite and offers the chance to manage audit priorities in a fast-paced government environment while working closely with internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead financial and operational audit engagements from initial scoping through final reporting, ensuring work aligns with applicable standards and organizational objectives.<br>• Create risk-focused audit strategies and detailed work plans that address key controls, compliance obligations, and areas of potential exposure.<br>• Coordinate audit schedules, assign priorities, and monitor progress to keep projects on track and completed within expected timeframes.<br>• Review accounting records, business processes, and supporting documentation to assess accuracy, effectiveness, and adherence to governing regulations.<br>• Evaluate complex governmental accounting activities and internal control structures to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.<br>• Prepare clear audit findings, reports, and recommendations, and present conclusions effectively to leadership and relevant staff.<br>• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to audit personnel, supporting quality work, consistent methodology, and ongoing development.<br>• Apply government auditing knowledge to annual audit planning and risk-based internal audit efforts across a range of operational and financial areas.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role supports a broad range of accounting operations, including reconciliations, reporting, audit preparation, banking activity, and fund-related transactions across multiple business areas. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to manage detailed financial data accurately in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee accounting activities including reconciliations and reporting. </p><p>• Review and validate monthly close reports, support internal audit inquiries, and prepare year-end schedules.</p><p>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting including journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support schedules.</p><p>• Support banking operations by approving electronic payments, assisting with wire and ACH activity, communicating with banking contacts.</p><p>• Track fixed asset activity, update supporting schedules, post depreciation, and reconcile asset and accumulated depreciation balances on a recurring basis.</p><p>• Assist with special projects, complex reconciliations, and troubleshooting issues affecting financial reports and management reporting outputs.</p>
<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>