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132 results for Entry Level Staff Accountant in Reston, VA

Staff Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are currently working with several clients in various industries that are looking for a Staff Accountant to join their team. These companies are based in the Washington, 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 Staff Accountant role would be responsible for preparing the financial statements, maintaining the general ledger accounts, reconciling bank statements, assisting with the month end close process, posting journal entries and assisting with other projects. These organizations offer good work-life balance, and medical benefits in addition to other great benefits along with opportunities for growth. </p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Staff Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>·      Perform month-end close.</p><p>·      General ledger maintenance.</p><p>·      Reconcile bank statements.</p><p>·      Prepare financial statements.</p><p>·      Post various journal entries.</p>
  • 2026-02-17T14:58:42Z
Staff Accountant
  • Sterling, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 83000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Execute firmwide accounting and financial reporting activities as a Staff Accountant for a prestigious healthcare firm. The responsibilities for this Staff Accountant role consist of reviewing compliance activities across legal entities, playing a key role in month-end and year-end close, financial analysis, audit support, and maintaining strong internal controls. In this role, you will also prepare and maintain monthly account and bank reconciliations, maintain the fixed assets schedule and ensure the fixed assets subledger reconciles to the general ledger. The ideal candidate for this role should have the ability to assist payroll as needed, participate in the annual budgeting process, and interpret complex financial information.</p><p><br></p><p>Everyday Responsibilities</p><p>·      Prepare journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and account analysis</p><p>·      Assist with daily accounting functions</p><p>·      Reconcile and monitor collection accounts</p><p>·      Ensure compliance with applicable standards (GAAP)</p><p>·      Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts</p><p>·      Monitor the record keeping system</p><p>·      Prepare daily credit card transactions</p><p>·      Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation needed</p>
  • 2026-02-24T17:48:41Z
Staff Accountant
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • If you're looking to build your career in accounting, there's currently a Staff Accountant position through Robert Half that you may want to check out. This is career-building opportunity is located in the Silver Spring, Maryland region and offered on a short-term contract / temporary basis. Responsibilities held by the Staff Accountant include the preparation of monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. This position will require a fair amount of time dedicated to producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. You'll also have responsibility over various aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You'll also be involved in compliance, communicate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes.<br><br>What you get to do every day<br><br>- Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision<br><br>- Manage capital lease and monthly payment schedules<br><br>- Maintain intricate journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll<br><br>- Offer descriptions of a large number of financial data and communicate insights in a useful and understandable manner<br><br>- Take part the in implementation and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP<br><br>- Be a part of various department-wide initiatives<br><br>- Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation<br><br>- Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed<br><br>- Participate in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation<br><br>- Be responsible for analysis of income statements and balance sheets and communicate findings to management
  • 2026-03-03T21:33:47Z
Staff Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client is looking for a Staff Accountant to fill the role in their organization. The organization is in the legal services industry and is located in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate for the Staff Accountant role would be responsible for maintaining the general ledger accounts, reconciling accounts payable and accounts receivable, coordinating the month end close process, assisting with billing and collections, posting journal entries and helping with other ad hoc projects as needed. This person will be working closely with the Director of the company. 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>·      Reconcile AP and AR accounts.</p><p>·      Assist with billing and collections.</p><p>·      Prepare financial statements.</p><p>·      Research and maintaining compliance US GAAP.</p>
  • 2026-02-10T22:13:41Z
Staff Accountant
  • Odenton, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-driven <strong>Property Accountant</strong> who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Ideally looking for a candidate with a few years of foundational accounting experience at the Staff Accountant level. If interested, please apply and contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p>As our Property Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and supporting the financial health of our properties. You will:</p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting for assigned property portfolio(s), including bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Monitor property cash flow</li><li>Review and analyze variances, providing meaningful insights to property managers and leadership</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation process</li><li>Monitor lease activity, verifying rent rolls and ensuring compliance with lease terms</li><li>Assist with year-end audits and tax-related documentation</li><li>Partner closely with operations teams to streamline processes and enhance financial performance</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-20T13:44:06Z
Staff Accountant
  • Arlington, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a rapidly growing, private equity backed contractor is recruiting for a Staff Accountant to join their talented team. This is a ground floor opportunity for a resourceful Staff Accountant 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 new Staff Accountant position will report to a talented Accounting Manager and will benefit from mentorship and hands on leadership from several experienced team members.</p><p><br></p><p>As a Staff Accountant, you will be in charge of preparing journal entries, assist with monthly and year-end closings, prepare bank reconciliations, conduct fixed asset maintenance and prepare general ledger reconciliations. Throughout the monthly close, you will also support various aspects of financial reporting. Also, you will participate in compliance for the external auditors and prepare audit schedules to support the team. Based in the Arlington, Virginia area, this role is a career-building, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.</p><p>Notable duties will include:</p><p><br></p><p>- Preparation of month end balance sheet account reconciliations</p><p>- Produce journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets</p><p>- Produce analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for reporting by management</p><p>- Ad hoc reporting and special projects, when requested</p><p>- Assist with the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks</p><p>- Organize and review a variety of financial data, reporting it in a way that is useful and understandable</p><p>- Prepare schedules for depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and associated reconciliations</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 consideration on this or one of our many other immediate opportunities in the Metro DC area.</p><p><br></p><p>Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-13T19:43:48Z
Staff Accountant
  • Fairfax, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 34.00 - 38.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Fairfax is seeking a talented staff accountant to join their team</p>
  • 2026-02-27T18:23:44Z
Staff Accountant
  • Gainesville, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 34.00 - 38.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Gainesville is seeking a talented staff accountant to join their team</p>
  • 2026-02-27T18:23:44Z
Staff Accountant
  • Towson, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>HYBRID WORK OPPORTUNITY FOR A STAFF ACCOUNTANT IN TOWSON!!</p><p> </p><p>This Staff Accountant's duties will require preparing journal entries, assisting with monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliations, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. This is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work! Tenured staff, great mentorship, excellent hours, hybrid work schedule, free parking, and fantastic benefits make this all an attractive opportunity to apply for!</p><p> </p><p>How will you make an impact:</p><p>- Produce journal entries and perform the month end close under minimal supervision</p><p>- Thorough experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliations</p><p>- Support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks</p><p>- Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual audits</p><p>- Take part in various department-wide initiatives</p><p>- Regularly maintain and reconcile journal entries</p><p>- Ad hoc reporting and performing special projects upon request</p><p> </p><p>An opportunity not to be missed! Apply immediately to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn, or to Tracy.Kaszuba at RobertHalf.</p>
  • 2026-02-19T19:58:48Z
Staff Accountant
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>About the Role</p><p>Our client, a growing government contractor, is seeking a detail‑driven Staff Accountant to support day‑to‑day accounting operations with a strong emphasis on accounts payable and payroll administration. This role is ideal for a hands‑on accounting professional who enjoys owning critical transactional processes while also contributing to month‑end activities, journal entries and special projects. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Accounting Manager and support the accounting function that values accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Accounts Payable</p><ul><li>Manage the full lifecycle of accounts payable, including invoice intake, coding, verification, resolution of discrepancies, and timely processing.</li><li>Ensure all invoices comply with company policies, contract terms, and applicable government contracting requirements.</li><li>Maintain vendor records, monitor aging reports, and support weekly payment runs.</li><li>Serve as a key point of contact for vendor inquiries and internal stakeholders regarding AP matters.</li></ul><p>Payroll Administration</p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and process payroll on a recurring basis, ensuring accuracy of hours, rates, deductions, and timesheet approvals.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and coordinate with HR on updates, changes, and employee questions.</li><li>Support audit readiness by maintaining organized, compliant documentation for payroll cycles.</li></ul><p>General Accounting & Month-End Close</p><ul><li>Assist the Accounting Manager with journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end.</li><li>Contribute to closing activities such as accrual preparation, variance analysis, and documentation of supporting workpapers.</li><li>Maintain accurate and complete records that support financial reporting and compliance.</li></ul><p>Ad Hoc Projects & Department Support</p><ul><li>Collaborate with the Accounting Manager on special projects, process improvements, and system enhancements.</li><li>Provide backup support across the accounting team during workload spikes or critical deadlines.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests with timely, well‑organized documentation.</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-10T17:04:27Z
Staff Accountant
  • Rockville, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are recruiting a Staff Accountant to join a reputable Real Estate Development firm based in Rockville, MD. As Staff Accountant, you will support the financial operations of a dynamic company by managing accounts payable and receivable processes, reconciling transactions, and maintaining financial records. The ideal candidate will bring at least two years of accounting experience and a commitment to precision and efficiency. Company offers comprehensive benefits, competitive salary, and a fully-onsite workplace. </p><p><br></p><p>Staff Accountant - Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and expense management.</p><p>• Reconcile financial records such as bank statements, vendor accounts, and corporate credit card transactions.</p><p>• Prepare and update detailed financial reports and spreadsheets to ensure accurate record-keeping.</p><p>• Assist with month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities.</p><p>• Organize and maintain both digital and physical filing systems for accounting documents.</p><p>• Process employee expense reimbursements and corporate credit card charges.</p><p>• Provide necessary documentation and support during audits.</p><p>• Respond to inquiries from vendors, clients, and internal team members regarding billing and payment matters.</p><p>• Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, document scanning, and correspondence.</p><p>• Collaborate with the accounting team on special financial projects as required.</p>
  • 2026-01-30T14:04:07Z
Staff Accountant
  • Potomac, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented 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 3 days/week in the office, and the comp range is 75K-100K in base salary. 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>
  • 2026-02-06T22:03:43Z
Staff Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a well-known and stable not for profit organization, is recruiting for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their finance team in Washington, DC. This role will support the month end close and financial reporting but focuses on managing cash receipts, accounts receivable, and financial reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance. As a vital member of the organization, you will oversee invoicing, payment processing, and close activities while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Record and reconcile daily cash transactions, ensuring all activity aligns with bank statements.</p><p>• Issue invoices promptly and accurately, adhering to revenue recognition policies while maintaining proper records.</p><p>• Manage accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, payment applications, aging reviews, and collection follow-ups.</p><p>• Apply payments from various sources accurately and address discrepancies with customers or internal teams.</p><p>• Perform revenue account reconciliations with third-party partners, resolving any issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Serve as the primary contact for payment processors and merchants, handling inquiries and reconciliation tasks.</p><p>• Ensure accurate recording of member activities, payment applications, and adjustments.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement reviews.</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records for the organization, including donations and investments.</p><p>• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits.</p><p> </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><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-13T20:28:39Z
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>
  • 2026-02-24T17:48:41Z
Staff Accountant
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2026-03-03T16:38:43Z
Staff Accountant
  • Fairfax, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 28.00 - 32.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in the DMV. This is a long-term opportunity that offers a dynamic work environment with a mix of in-office and remote workdays. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations and reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies in general ledger details.</p><p>• Support the Accounting Manager with the development of financial and managerial reports.</p><p>• Assist with external audit by preparing schedules and providing relevant documentation.</p><p>• Analyze financial statements, including assets, liabilities, and capital, to prepare balance sheets.</p><p>• Monitor compliance with accounting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel and other ERP and internal systems for efficient financial operations.</p>
  • 2026-02-25T20:08:41Z
Staff Accountant
  • Sterling, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 92000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client in Loudon County, VA, a well-respected, well-established, and growing ($2B+ in revenue) construction company, is looking for a detail-oriented project accountant to join their team. This role focuses on managing financial operations for construction projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking, compliance, and profitability analysis. You will be assigned a very large construction project along with smaller less complex projects. This job is primarily onsite 4-5 days. This is a project accountant position and the company favors candidates with construction experience.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Project Billings</strong>: Compile, prepare, and analyze monthly project billings in accordance with contract requirements.</li><li><strong>Financial Analysis</strong>: Perform financial analysis and reconcile project costs against the project budget.</li><li><strong>Vendor Compliance Management</strong>: Oversee vendor compliance, including managing insurance, lien waivers, retention, and W-9s.</li><li><strong>Cost Tracking and Reporting</strong>: Produce and analyze job performance and profitability through job cost tracking reports.</li><li><strong>Status Reporting and Budget Maintenance</strong>: Assist in the preparation of status reports while maintaining accurate project statuses and budget information.</li><li><strong>Issue Resolution</strong>: Identify and resolve both basic and complex project-related accounting issues in a timely manner.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this position, please apply to this posting or send your resume in confidence to Cesario Brooks. Find me on LinkedIn.</p>
  • 2026-02-24T17:58:52Z
Senior Accountant
  • Vienna, VA
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>New opportunity looking for a Senior Accountant in the transportation industry. This opportunity offers excellent compensation, benefits, strong work/life balance, and excellent work culture! Come apply now!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>My client is seeking a highly skilled and analytical Senior Accountant to join a growing organization within the transportation industry. This individual will play a key role in assessing accounting impacts of operational and financial transactions, maintaining technical accounting documentation, and supporting end‑to‑end financial reporting processes. You will be part of an innovative accounting team responsible for maintaining trial balances, managing month‑end close activities, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting both internal and external audits. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports critical infrastructure and helps shape the future of transportation systems and the communities they serve.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Identify opportunities to standardize and automate accounting processes, maintain process documentation, and ensure consistent compliance with internal accounting policies and controls.</p><p>Prepare, post, and review journal entries; perform complex accounting calculations such as revaluations, tax impacts, and funds flow analyses; complete balance sheet reconciliations; and resolve discrepancies within required timelines.</p><p>Lead internal and external audit activities, including preparing financial disclosures and supporting quarterly, mid‑year, and year‑end reporting requirements.</p><p>Manage day‑to‑day accounting activities, including identifying new transactions, documenting accounting impacts, preparing supporting papers, and overseeing general ledger activity, technical accounting, and revenue recognition.</p><p>Review account balances regularly, monitor ageing balances, ensure proper asset and liability classification, and prepare stewardship and financial performance reports for senior leadership.</p><p>Provide guidance to entry-level team members, review lower‑risk deliverables, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve accounting matters and support financial operations.</p>
  • 2026-02-26T15:28:51Z
Staff Accountant
  • Frederick, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our team in Frederick, Maryland. This is a long-term contract position offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to essential financial operations while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of accounting principles and demonstrate expertise in managing various financial tasks with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of liabilities and intercompany transactions.</p><p>• Maintain detailed financial records and oversee fixed assets, including depreciation calculations.</p><p>• Manage monthly sales tax reconciliations. </p><p>• Prepare and process weekly expense reports. </p><p>• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and accounting standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to address additional responsibilities as needed.</p>
  • 2026-02-12T19:33:43Z
Staff Accountant / Auditor
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Excellent opportunity for a Staff Accountant with 1-2 years of accounting experience looking to join a public accounting firm! We will consider someone looking to switch public accounting firms, but we will also consider someone with corporate accounting experience (general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, journal entries) that wants to get into public accounting. This is your opportunity to make the switch and gain valuable public accounting experience and ideally grow within a stable and reputable firm where employees have a lot of tenure! </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half has partnered with a long-time client to hire their next staff accountant. This Staff Accountant role is for candidates who can prepare adjusting journal entries, bank reconciliations, general ledger account reconciliations, and have a foundational knowledge of the general ledger. In this role, you will oversee client accounting records, reconcile their books and account recs, verify journal entries, payables, payrolls and more. You might be our ideal candidate, if you are a detail-oriented and team player, willing to pitch in where necessary.</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:</p><p>- Interacting with clients on their accounting records</p><p>- Periodically maintain and reconcile journal entries and account reconciliations</p><p>- Maintain fixed asset records and related depreciation / amortization schedules</p><p>- Trial Balance review and analysis</p><p>- Handle assigned compilation and reviews</p><p>- Impromptu reporting and special projects, when requested</p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to work under strong managers and partners who are excellent mentors and cultivate a team environment and opportunity for growth! Please apply immediately as this role will not last long! Send your resume directly to Tracy Kaszuba at Robert Half.</p>
  • 2026-02-23T14:13:44Z
Staff Accountant
  • Hanover, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 27.71 - 32.09 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Hanover, Maryland. This is a long-term contract position ideal for candidates with experience in financial operations and reporting. The role involves managing accounts, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with company policies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including transaction postings, adjustments, invoice reviews, payment processing, and collections.<br>• Assist in month-end closing activities, including reconciliations, preparation of journal entries, and financial reporting.<br>• Maintain accurate vendor and customer records while handling credit card processing tasks.<br>• Provide support during audits and manage sales tax filings, 1099 forms, business licenses, and annual report submissions.<br>• Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and compliance standards.
  • 2026-02-13T18:43:51Z
Staff Accountant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse accounting tasks while growing your expertise and contributing to a variety of projects. As part of a dynamic environment, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries for routine and complex transactions.<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including timely processing and recording of invoices.<br>• Conduct bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Assist in payroll processing and ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards.<br>• Support corporate tax preparation and filing by gathering necessary documentation and ensuring accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with team members to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights.<br>• Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely completion.<br>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel tools to streamline reporting and data analysis.<br>• Adapt to changing priorities and contribute to special projects as needed.
  • 2026-02-24T16:58:43Z
Staff Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 33.25 - 38.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, this role involves ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes, particularly focusing on invoice management and corrections. If you have a strong background in accounting and a passion for maintaining organized financial systems, this opportunity is ideal for you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and correct approximately 200 existing invoices to ensure accuracy.<br>• Create and implement a standardized template for future invoicing needs.<br>• Manage high-volume invoicing tasks with precision and efficiency.<br>• Prepare journal entries and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Assist with corporate tax returns and sales tax calculations.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks to streamline accounting processes and maintain records.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with financial regulations.<br>• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial documentation.<br>• Provide support for month-end and year-end closing activities.
  • 2026-03-03T20:43:49Z
Staff Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 27.71 - 32.09 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant with expertise in Accounts Payable to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This role is based in Washington, District of Columbia, and offers the opportunity to play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations. The ideal candidate will excel in managing AP processes, developing procedural documentation, and contributing to broader accounting functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the entire accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliation.<br>• Ensure accurate and timely vendor payments while fostering positive supplier relationships.<br>• Verify, review, and input invoices into the accounting system, maintaining proper documentation.<br>• Support month-end close activities by handling AP-related financial tasks.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues within AP transactions.<br>• Create, update, and maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for AP processes.<br>• Facilitate employee training sessions on SOPs and operational procedures.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline and improve accounting workflows.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory standards.<br>• Provide documentation and support during periodic audits.
  • 2026-02-09T22:13:40Z
Senior Accountant
  • Arlington, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is a rapidly growing and well financed global company in the emerging energy sector. They are recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join their world class team. This is a ground floor opportunity for a talented Senior Accountant 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 exciting Senior Accountant position will report to a tenured Director and provide accounting support at the corporate level for their cutting edge new global level projects.</p><p> </p><p>Duties for this this exciting Senior Accountant role will include the following:</p><p> </p><p>·       Work closely with the corporate accounting team and be a key contributor to the month end and year end accounting close as well as financial reporting</p><p>·       Prepare journal entries including monthly accruals, adjusting entries and complex entries to support complex transactions.</p><p>·       Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accounts assigned and related account schedules</p><p>·       Assist with the external audit process and provide supporting schedules and requested information to support the year end external audit and quarterly reviews</p><p>·       Support management with the development of key accounting processes as well as design of internal controls</p><p>·       As a part of a team, assist with system implementations and related technology projects</p><p>·       Work effectively between project operations teams and the corporate accounting team to maintain information flow and hit reporting deadlines</p><p>·       Perform ad hoc projects for management as assigned.</p><p> </p><p>Our client offers fully paid medical insurance as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits.</p><p> </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><p> </p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-06T15:28:47Z
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