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Cost Accountant

Linthicum, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
85000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support the financial oversight of complex project-based manufacturing work in Linthicum, Maryland. This position plays a key role in monitoring project costs, guiding revenue recognition, and producing accurate financial insights that help improve profitability and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across finance and operations, managing deadlines, and translating project activity into clear financial reporting. Responsibilities:• Manage the financial performance of assigned projects by overseeing budgets, projections, cost accumulation, and margin analysis from initiation through completion.• Review labor, materials, overhead, and subcontractor expenses to ensure project costs are recorded accurately and reflected in a timely manner.• Work closely with project managers and operational teams to confirm financial inputs, evaluate developing issues, and highlight potential cost or profit concerns early.• Apply appropriate revenue recognition treatment based on contract terms and project progress, including percentage-of-completion or milestone-driven methods where required.• Prepare monthly close activities for project accounts and deliver reporting on revenue, backlog, profitability, and forecasted outcomes within established deadlines.• Build and maintain cost-to-complete models and forward-looking financial forecasts, then analyze variances against budget or prior expectations.• Maintain organized supporting documentation and strong audit-ready records to reinforce compliance, transparency, and reporting accuracy.• Partner with engineering, procurement, operations, and finance leadership to align financial results with project execution and improve decision support.• Contribute to internal control compliance, audit requests, and process improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and scalability across project accounting activities.
2026-10-20T20:58:47Z

Sr. Accountant

Washington, DC
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Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing organization in the renewable energy sector. This newly created role offers the opportunity to help establish the new project accounting function, establish core reporting infrastructure, and partner closely with finance and project leadership during an exciting period of growth. This is a high-impact position for a Senior Accountant who enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and supporting a business as it scales. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in standing up accounting operations locally, enhancing financial reporting, and supporting development activity across a portfolio of sustainable energy projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing platform in a cutting-edge area of sustainable energy. The role offers strong visibility to senior leadership, the chance to build infrastructure from the ground up and meaningful long-term growth potential as the organization expands its project portfolio. Key Duties: • Oversee day to day accounting operations and project accounting for their new state of the art renewable energy project• Responsible for project level ledger activity, revenue and cost accounting as well as hours tracking utilizing Sage Intacct• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, project costing and general ledger activities as it relates to the project• Work closely with the corporate level accounting team regarding overall financial and revenue reporting • Assist with month-end close and financial reporting including intercompany accounting• Help to transition accounting processes from the parent organization and identify opportunities for continued improvement• Assist external relationships with audit and tax providers• Help implement and optimize accounting systems and workflows, including Sage Intacct• File federal, state and local reports as necessary relating to the project• Assist with working with outside firms covering audit and outsourced tax• Support the project finance team regarding budgets, financial models and reporting 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. Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half for immediate consideration for this or one of our other active career opportunities in the Washington, DC Metro area.
2026-10-14T14:28:47Z

Senior Accountant

Columbia, MD
remote
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
A growing government-contractor is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This role offers a high level of visibility, autonomy, and flexibility while supporting a sophisticated accounting environment that includes project accounting, indirect rate management, financial reporting, audit support, and government contract compliance.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys owning the month-end close process, maintaining strong internal controls, and partnering with operations to support business growth.Why This Opportunity Stands Out<ul><li>Primarily remote work environment with occasional local meetings</li><li>Strong quality of life and flexibility</li><li>Opportunity to work directly with finance leadership</li><li>Broad exposure to operational accounting, reporting, and compliance</li><li>Growing organization with a collaborative culture</li><li>Opportunity to influence process improvements and automation initiatives</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Own assigned month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and support accurate financial reporting</li><li>Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, receivables, payables, payroll, and fixed assets</li><li>Support financial statement preparation and management reporting</li><li>Assist with indirect cost accounting and related financial analyses</li><li>Support audits, compliance reviews, and tax-related reporting requirements</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures</li><li>Build and improve reporting models, reconciliations, and accounting workflows</li></ul>How to ApplyApply directly through Robert Half for confidential consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the opportunity and next steps.If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or other accounting and finance openings, email Jim Meade at Robert Half or connect with Jim on LinkedIn for a confidential discussion.
2026-11-06T21:33:46Z

Senior Accountant

Rockville, MD
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Permanent / Full Time
95000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
Our client is a rapidly growing, well capitalized world leader in their sector, is recruiting for their new Senior Accountant. This visible and challenging position will provide hands on financial reporting, technical accounting and audit support as the company moves forward with cutting edge new energy projects. This role will clearly allow you to add your signature on the organization as the company’s reach expands. Reporting to a talented Controller who is known to be a strong mentor, core responsibilities for this Senior Accountant will be to: • Prepare financial statements that adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).• Oversee financial activities including general ledger maintenance, cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis.• Manage the monthly accounting close process and prepare detailed fund partnership reports.• Collaborate across teams such as Finance, Asset Management, Legal, and Transactions to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.• Conduct reconciliations and maintain proper documentation within financial accounting systems.• Support external audit processes by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.• Apply knowledge of GAAP accounting topics, including fixed assets, leases, asset retirement obligations, taxes, and debt.• Recommend and implement improvements to systems, policies, and procedures for enhanced accuracy and efficiency.• Support the exciting new systems implementation that is in process. Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience, certifications and other business needs. The client offers strong overall benefits as part of their compensation package including medical benefits. Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President, Robert Half for immediate consideration for this or one of our many current openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.
2026-10-16T13:13:42Z

Senior Accountant

Washington, DC
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Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
My client is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team, within the non-profit industry, based in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate for the Senior Accountant role will have non-profit experience and be responsible for assisting with the month end close procedures, maintaining the general ledger accounts, reconciling balance sheet accounts, creating deferred revenue schedules, overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, monitoring daily cash balances, posting journal entries and assisting with other ad hoc projects. This non-profit organization offers excellent benefits; including medical benefits, opportunities for growth and great work-life balance. Daily responsibilities of the Senior Accountant include: · Perform month-end close duties.· Create deferred revenue schedules.· Monitor daily cash balances.· General ledger maintenance.· Reconcile AP and AR accounts.· Prepare financial statements.· Research and maintaining compliance US GAAP.
2026-10-27T12:43:43Z

Senior Accountant

Washington, DC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
My client has an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a role as a Senior Accountant in their Washington, DC office. They are within the real estate and energy industries and the ideal person selected for the Senior Accountant position would be responsible for assisting with the accounting operations for the company and will report to the Controller. The duties will consist of supporting the month-end close process, posting various journal entries; including intercompany activity, reconciling various accounts, producing financial reports, assisting with budgeting and forecasting and ensuring the company remains in compliance with US GAAP. This organization offers excellent benefits; including medical, in addition to great work life balance. Daily responsibilities of the Senior Accountant include: · Property and asset management.· Assist with month-end close process.· Prepare various budgets and schedules.· Assist with property tax and other filings.· Reconcile general ledger accounts.· Ensure company is in compliance.
2026-10-23T14:28:43Z

Senior Accountant

Alexandria, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
My client has an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a role as a Senior Accountant in their Alexandria VA office. They are within the real estate investment industry and the ideal person selected for the Senior Accountant position should have an accounting real estate background. This person will be responsible for assisting with the accounting operations for the company and will report to the Controller. The duties will consist of supporting the month-end close process, posting various journal entries; including intercompany activity, reconciling various accounts, producing financial reports, assisting with budgeting and forecasting and ensuring the company remains in compliance with US GAAP. This organization offers excellent benefits; including medical, in addition to great work life balance. Daily responsibilities of the Senior Accountant include: · Property and asset management.· Assist with month-end close process.· Prepare various budgets and schedules.· Assist with property tax and other filings.· Reconcile general ledger accounts.· Ensure company is in compliance.
2026-11-03T13:13:41Z

Sr. Accountant

Washington, DC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
My client is looking for a Senior 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 Senior 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. The organization offers excellent benefits; including medical benefits and great work-life balance. Daily responsibilities of the Senior Accountant include: · Perform month-end close.· General ledger maintenance.· Reconcile AP and AR accounts.· Assist with billing and collections.· Prepare financial statements.· Research and maintaining compliance US GAAP.
2026-10-30T14:38:45Z

Sr. Accountant

Centerville, VA
remote
Temporary / Contract
45.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a large corporate environment. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who can manage core financial activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to a smooth close process. The role requires strong knowledge of corporate accounting practices, solid analytical ability, and hands-on experience with NetSuite in a fast-paced setting. This role requires a hybrid schedule. Responsibilities:• Lead monthly closing activities by preparing and reviewing financial entries, balances, and supporting schedules to ensure timely reporting• Maintain the general ledger by recording transactions accurately and resolving discrepancies across key accounts• Prepare journal entries with appropriate documentation and verify that accounting records align with internal standards• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances to support accuracy in financial statements• Complete bank reconciliations on a recurring basis and address outstanding items in coordination with relevant stakeholders• Support accounts payable-related accounting by reviewing postings, monitoring account activity, and ensuring proper treatment in the ledger• Utilize NetSuite to manage accounting processes, generate reports, and improve visibility into financial data• Assist with broader corporate accounting functions, including analysis, reporting support, and process coordination across departments
2026-10-27T18:23:46Z

Senior Accountant

Seat Pleasant, MD
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31.98 - 37.03 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Maryland. This role is ideal for an experienced individual who can manage day-to-day financial activities, keep reporting on schedule, and contribute to accurate month-end and year-end close processes. The position requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and hands-on experience with QuickBooks in an in-office environment five days per week. Responsibilities: • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to ensure timely processing, accurate recording, and proper follow-up on outstanding items. • Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts each month, including cash, receivables, fixed assets, investments, payables, revenue, and expense-related balances. • Prepare journal entries during the monthly close and maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts. • Review general ledger activity, analyze cash movement, and compare budgeted spending against actual results to identify variances. • Produce financial statements and related reports for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end deadlines with a high level of accuracy. • Support budgeting activities, assist with audit preparation, and compile schedules needed for tax-related filings and compliance. • Maintain organized accounting records in QuickBooks and help improve the consistency and reliability of financial data. • Take on special projects and additional accounting tasks as business needs evolve.
2026-10-26T19:58:48Z

Senior Accountant

Fairfax, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
Our client, a private equity backed and quickly growing government contractor in the technology sector, is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team in Fairfax, Virginia. There is a solid runway for career growth and development given all of their recent positive developments including potential acquisitions. In this Senior Accountant role, you will play a vital part in supporting their financial close and accurate GAAP financial reporting. In this exciting new role, you will support an established leadership team and: <ul><li>Perform general ledger reconciliations, month end closing journal entries and ensure compliance with GAAP</li><li>Assist leadership with contract revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606</li><li>Conduct monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts to ensure timely and accurate financial closings.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable standards.</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries and accruals.</li><li>Monitor and ensure accurate revenue recognition based on government contract terms and accounting standards (FAR and CAS)</li><li>Apply and oversee indirect cost rates in line with provisional billing rates and incurred cost submissions.</li><li>Assist in preparing incurred cost submissions and year-end audit workpapers.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws, internal controls, and organizational policies.</li><li>Collaborate on the development and implementation of new financial processes to enhance operational efficiency.</li><li>Special projects as required by leadership</li></ul>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. Please respond in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half for immediate consideration for this fast-moving opportunity or one of our other immediateopenings in the Washington, DC Metro area.
2026-10-16T13:13:42Z

Senior Accountant

Baltimore, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
A growing, private equity-backed multi-location company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This position offers broad exposure to financial reporting, general ledger accounting, month-end close, inventory accounting, accounts payable oversight, and process improvement initiatives.Reporting directly to the Controller, this role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys being hands-on, supervising staff, solving problems, and operating in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers significant visibility across the business and the chance to help strengthen accounting processes as the organization continues to grow and evolve.Why This Opportunity Stands Out<ul><li>Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Controller and CFO</li><li>Exposure to a multi-location, multi-entity business environment</li><li>Broad accounting responsibilities beyond traditional staff accounting</li><li>Opportunity to supervise and mentor team members</li><li>Exposure to inventory accounting and operational finance</li><li>Ability to make an impact by improving processes and controls</li><li>Growth-oriented organization with future advancement opportunities</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting</li><li>Maintain general ledger integrity across multiple entities and locations</li><li>Analyze financial results and investigate variances and discrepancies</li><li>Oversee the accounts payable process, including invoice review, vendor reconciliations, payment processing, and 1099 reporting</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, inventory, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and tax compliance requirements</li><li>Prepare sales and use tax filings and fixed asset schedules</li><li>Supervise and mentor an Accounting Administrator while reviewing work for accuracy</li><li>Support inventory accounting, cost analysis, and operational reporting</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency</li></ul>
2026-11-06T21:04:15Z

Corporate Accounting Analyst (Sr. Accountant)

Tysons, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
Are you a Senior Accountant or experienced Auditor withing a CPA firm looking to take your career to the next level within a dynamic and complex corporate finance environment? This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact role where you’ll collaborate with executive leadership, hone your financial reporting expertise, and contribute to organizational initiatives across departments. We are seeking a motivated Corporate Accounting Analyst to support the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller as a key member of the Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values ownership and accountability, and is eager to grow into a leadership position. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysis:- Work with multi-layered, multi-division financial reporting structures, including approximately 50 subsidiaries, an expanding international footprint, and shared service centers.- Perform intercompany eliminations, currency conversions, general ledger reconciliations, corporate allocations, and adjusting journal entries.- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external purposes.- Assist with annual financial audits and corporate tax preparation.- Contribute to automation initiatives by working with internal programmers to streamline transactions, reporting, and reconciliations. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Strategic Initiatives:- Support corporate budgeting, forecasting, and controls, including analyzing and reporting on - revenue, overhead costs, cash flow, and staffing fluctuations.- Partner with the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller to drive Finance Department initiatives, including internal control enhancements and the adoption of new accounting standards.- Periodically participate in cross-departmental activities, such as HR, legal, and procurement initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration:- Communicate and coordinate effectively with operating divisions, corporate departments, and external financial partners.- Contribute to finance department process improvements and strategic corporate initiatives. Please apply directly to this post for consideration. If you have additional questions, please contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn.
2026-10-14T15:23:45Z

Sr. Accountant

Tysons Corner, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
Are you a Senior Accountant or experienced Big 4 Auditor looking to take your career to the next level within a dynamic and complex corporate finance environment? This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact role where you’ll collaborate with executive leadership, hone your financial reporting expertise, and contribute to organizational initiatives across departments. We are seeking a motivated Corporate Accounting Analyst to support the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller as a key member of the Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values ownership and accountability, and is eager to grow into a leadership position. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysis:- Work with multi-layered, multi-division financial reporting structures, including approximately 50 subsidiaries, an expanding international footprint, and shared service centers.- Perform intercompany eliminations, currency conversions, general ledger reconciliations, corporate allocations, and adjusting journal entries.- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external purposes.- Assist with annual financial audits and corporate tax preparation.- Contribute to automation initiatives by working with internal programmers to streamline transactions, reporting, and reconciliations. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Strategic Initiatives:- Support corporate budgeting, forecasting, and controls, including analyzing and reporting on - revenue, overhead costs, cash flow, and staffing fluctuations.- Partner with the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller to drive Finance Department initiatives, including internal control enhancements and the adoption of new accounting standards.- Periodically participate in cross-departmental activities, such as HR, legal, and procurement initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration:- Communicate and coordinate effectively with operating divisions, corporate departments, and external financial partners.- Contribute to finance department process improvements and strategic corporate initiatives. Please apply directly to this post for consideration. If you have additional questions, please contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn.
2026-10-14T15:28:46Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Tysons, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
Corporate Budgeting Analyst 3 (Sr. Financial Analyst) | Tysons (on-site) | $90-115K + bonusA leading engineering and technology solutions organization is seeking a Corporate Budgeting Analyst 3 to join its Finance team. Reporting to the Sr. Finance Manager, this high-visibility role offers the opportunity to support strategic finance initiatives, improve reporting and planning processes, and partner with senior leadership across the business. This position is ideal for a hands-on, analytical finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants long-term career growth in finance and accounting. The right candidate will bring strong ownership, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with executives and cross-functional teams.Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate Budgeting & Planning<ul><li>Partner with department leaders to develop annual budgets, supporting schedules, and related documentation for shared service functions</li><li>Lead indirect procurement initiatives, including RFPs, enterprise-wide vendor agreements, and rebate program management</li><li>Administer budgeting and procurement controls</li><li>Perform month-end close activities, including cost reviews, variance analysis, prepaid and accrual reconciliations, and internal cost allocations</li><li>Collaborate with internal systems and programming teams to automate transactions, reporting, and reconciliations</li><li>Support finance leadership with special projects and broader corporate initiatives</li></ul>Financial Reporting<ul><li>Assist with financial reporting in a complex, multi-entity environment that includes numerous subsidiaries, shared service centers, and international operations</li><li>Perform general ledger reconciliations, corporate allocations, intercompany eliminations, and adjusting journal entries</li><li>Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Assist with annual audits and corporate tax preparation</li><li>Contribute to process simplification and automation across recurring accounting activities</li><li>Exposure to job cost accounting and percentage-of-completion accounting is helpful, but can be learned in the role</li></ul>
2026-11-02T17:08:48Z

Senior Project Accountant

Bethesda, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Project Accountant to join a commercial construction team in Bethesda, Maryland. This position plays a central role in managing project-related financial activity, supporting accurate reporting, and partnering with project and finance teams in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining close attention to detail. Responsibilities:• Manage invoice entry for active construction projects and company operating expenses using designated accounting and project financial systems.• Maintain accurate project ledgers and supporting financial records across a portfolio of ongoing jobs.• Reconcile bank activity and subsidiary accounts on a regular basis to ensure the integrity of financial data.• Prepare financial reports and statements for internal review and operational decision-making as needed.• Collaborate with project managers to provide timely cost information and support invoice processing requirements.• Communicate with subcontractors to resolve billing issues and help ensure invoices are submitted correctly and on schedule.• Assist with year-end tax preparation and audit support by organizing documentation and responding to external requests.• Partner with the broader finance team on day-to-day accounting operations and special assignments.
2026-10-27T23:18:45Z

Senior Accountant

Arlington, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
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. Duties for this this exciting Senior Accountant role will include the following: · 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· Prepare journal entries including monthly accruals, adjusting entries and complex entries to support complex transactions.· Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accounts assigned and related account schedules· Assist with the external audit process and provide supporting schedules and requested information to support the year end external audit and quarterly reviews· Support management with the development of key accounting processes as well as design of internal controls· As a part of a team, assist with system implementations and related technology projects· Work effectively between project operations teams and the corporate accounting team to maintain information flow and hit reporting deadlines· Perform ad hoc projects for management as assigned. Our client offers fully paid medical insurance as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits. 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.
2026-10-16T13:13:42Z

Senior Accountant

Columbia, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
HYBRID WORK OPPORTUNITY FOR A SENIOR ACCOUNTANT IN THE COLUMBIA AREA!!ONLY IN THE OFFICE 1-2 DAYS A WEEK AFTER A TRAINING PERIOD! Robert Half has partnered with a long-time and reputable client to hire a Senior Accountant to join their accounting team! Successful candidates will need to be capable of rising to a variety of challenges while juggling multiple components of month-end close. Your duties will require preparing journal entries, assisting with monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliations, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliations. In this role, you will perform various internal reporting during the monthly close, participate in compliance, review schedules, and oversee an accounting clerk responsible for payables and billing. Tenured staff, great mentorship, excellent hours, hybrid work schedule, free parking, and fantastic benefits make this all an attractive opportunity to apply for!! How will you make an impact:- Produce journal entries and perform the month end close under minimal supervision- Manage schedules for capital lease and monthly payments- Thorough experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliations- Assemble journal entries and thorough account reconciliations- Support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks- Take part in various department-wide initiatives- Oversee, motivate and counsel assigned staff- Ad hoc reporting and performing special projects upon request This is a fantastic opportunity where you will have a diverse workload, get to do both the accounting & finance function, and gain supervisory experience! An opportunity not to be missed! Apply immediately to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn, or to Tracy.Kaszuba at RobertHalf.
2026-10-30T13:18:45Z

Senior Accountant

Baltimore, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
A large publicly traded organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing accounting and finance team.This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected company known for its strong culture, employee retention, excellent benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities. The accounting team includes professionals from both public accounting and industry backgrounds, creating an environment that supports learning, mentorship, and advancement.Whether you're looking to continue developing your technical accounting skills or transition from public accounting into industry, this role offers exposure to a sophisticated accounting environment within a household-name organization. Interested in learning more about this opportunity or other accounting and finance openings? Email Jim Meade at Robert Half or connect with Jim on LinkedIn for a confidential discussion. Why This Opportunity Stands Out<ul><li>Publicly traded company with a strong reputation and long history of success</li><li>Hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days remote</li><li>Predictable hours and excellent work-life balance</li><li>Flexible start and end times</li><li>Outstanding benefits package</li><li>Large accounting organization with multiple promotion paths</li><li>Strong employee retention and tenure</li><li>Collaborative environment with many former public accountants</li><li>Opportunity to learn from experienced accounting and finance leaders</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities</li><li>Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and analysis</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities</li><li>Maintain balance sheet integrity and investigate account fluctuations</li><li>Partner with internal departments on accounting and finance initiatives</li><li>Support audit and compliance-related requests</li><li>Participate in process improvements and special projects</li></ul>
2026-11-06T21:23:44Z

Controller

Hunt Valley, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
<ul><li>Financial Leadership & Accounting Operations</li><li>Oversee all accounting functions, including month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.</li><li>Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements and supporting analysis.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team while ensuring strong operational execution.</li><li>Job Costing & Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting</li><li>Maintain accurate job costing and project accounting processes.</li><li>Manage monthly WIP reporting, including cost-to-complete analysis, labor and material variances, change orders, and project profitability tracking.</li><li>Identify margin trends and potential project risks early, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management</li><li>Develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections.</li><li>Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast expectations.</li><li>Provide clear explanations of variances and key business drivers.</li><li>Reporting & Business Analytics</li><li>Develop management reporting packages and KPI dashboards.</li><li>Deliver meaningful financial insights that support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Monitor trends across revenue, profitability, backlog, and operational performance.</li><li>Systems & Process Improvement</li><li>Improve financial processes and reporting efficiency through system enhancements and automation.</li><li>Support integration and optimization of accounting, payroll, and operational systems to reduce manual processes and improve data accuracy.</li><li>Cross-Functional Partnership</li><li>Collaborate closely with operations, project management, sales, and executive leadership teams.</li><li>Serve as a trusted financial advisor, translating financial information into practical business recommendations.</li></ul>
2026-11-04T21:40:19Z

Sr. Accountant

Dulles, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
Senior Accountant | Dulles, VA | On-siteAre you a motivated accounting professional looking to further your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment with international operations? We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to play a hands-on role in full-cycle GL accounting, financial reporting, analysis, and special projects. This is an excellent opportunity to gain visibility with senior finance leadership while contributing to critical accounting processes and organizational goals for a dynamic organization that is a world leader in their field and has more than doubled their revenue over the last decade.Key Responsibilities:General Ledger & Month-End Close<ul><li>Support the month-end closing process by reconciling assigned accounts and preparing/posting journal entries.</li><li>Complete bank and other account reconciliations accurately and on schedule.</li></ul>Financial Reporting & Analysis<ul><li>Assist the Senior Controller and Controller in preparing monthly financial statements.</li><li>Provide revenue and expense analysis for month-end and ad hoc reporting needs.</li><li>Support the team during year-end audits and the annual budget process.</li><li>Participate in other financial analysis initiatives as assigned.</li></ul>Cross-Departmental Collaboration & Support<ul><li>Prepare schedules, research accounting issues, and work daily with Staff Accountants, Accounts Payable, Controllers, and accounting systems staff.</li><li>Back up team members as needed and assist in the training of new employees.</li><li>Take initiative on special projects and demonstrate a strong team-oriented mindset.</li></ul>Why Apply?<ul><li>You'll have direct access to senior finance leaders, with opportunities for mentorship, growth, and significant impact.</li><li>The environment is supportive, team-driven, and designed for those who thrive with autonomy, accountability, and proactively look for opportunities to improve.</li><li>You will play an integral role in a fast-paced finance team, expanding your technical skills and business acumen.</li></ul>If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career and make meaningful contributions while growing professionally, we invite you to apply today!
2026-10-14T15:23:45Z

Tax Senior (High-Net-Worth)

Reston, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
Senior Tax Accountant / Experienced Tax Preparer Focus: High-Net-Worth Individuals & TrustsLocation: Reston, VA | Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite per weekA well-established wealth management and advisory organization is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant or Experienced Tax Preparer to support its growing tax practice serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, executives, endowments, and complex personal planning clients.This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys both hands-on return preparation and high-level tax research, while working closely with financial planners in a collaborative, client-focused environment.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Prepare and review individual and trust income tax returns</li><li>Support tax planning efforts for high-net-worth clients</li><li>Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments</li><li>Research tax laws, IRS guidance, and return positions</li><li>Assist with responses to tax notices and examinations</li><li>Partner with financial planners on tax projections and planning strategies</li><li>Contribute to the tax portion of comprehensive personal financial plans</li><li>Help train and support seasonal tax preparers</li><li>Prepare educational materials on new tax legislation, planning concepts, and practice developments</li><li>Assist with special tax and planning projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-10-14T15:28:46Z

Sr. Accountant

Purcellville, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
Corporate Accountant | Onsite | Purcellville, VA | $95k-105K+bonus+equityAre you a detail-driven accounting professional who takes pride in getting the numbers right? We’re seeking a Corporate Accountant to play a critical role in monthly close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and cash flow forecasting for a growing, fast-paced organization.This position is ideal for someone with strong technical accounting skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently on research, analysis, and process improvement. You’ll partner closely with the Controller and help deliver financial information leadership relies on to make decisions. Reconciliations & Analysis<ul><li>Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Review reconciliations prepared by other team members</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, tying job cost and billing data to revenue recognition and the general ledger</li><li>Reconcile prepaid expenses and record monthly amortization</li><li>Record and reconcile fixed asset depreciation and amortization</li><li>Handle lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842</li><li>Investigate and resolve reconciling items and variances</li></ul>Journal Entries & Close Support<ul><li>Prepare journal entries including accruals, prepaids, lease accounting, and WIP-related entries with complete documentation</li><li>Support month-end close activities and ensure deadlines are met</li></ul>Reporting & Automation<ul><li>Build, maintain, and improve reports and dashboards within the ERP and related reporting tools</li><li>Support reporting automation and systems integration initiatives</li><li>Help improve management reporting</li></ul>Management Reporting & Forecasting<ul><li>Prepare flash reporting for leadership ahead of full close</li><li>Maintain KPI scorecards and support ad hoc financial and operational reporting</li><li>Assist with weekly, monthly, and 13-week cash flow forecasting</li><li>Support variance analysis between actuals and forecast</li></ul>Tax, Audit & Technical Accounting<ul><li>Coordinate personal property tax filings across applicable jurisdictions</li><li>Prepare and file S& U tax returns</li><li>Research GAAP guidance and draft technical accounting documentation</li><li>Support implementation of new accounting standards</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and respond to external auditor requests</li></ul>What Success Looks Like<ul><li>Reconciliations and supporting schedules are accurate, complete, and delivered on time</li><li>WIP reporting and financial packages are reliable and decision-ready</li><li>Flash reports, dashboards, and scorecards are timely and trusted by leadership</li><li>Cash flow forecasts are consistently updated and dependable</li><li>Tax filings are accurate and submitted on time</li><li>Audit support is organized and responsive</li><li>Technical accounting research is clear, thorough, and well-documented</li></ul>
2026-10-30T20:38:46Z

Senior Property Accountant

Baltimore, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
Join a growing real estate investment and development platform where you'll have real ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to make an impact beyond traditional property accounting.This role is ideal for an experienced Property Accountant or Senior Accountant who enjoys partnering with operations, solving problems, and helping drive the financial performance of a commercial real estate portfolio. If you are interested in learning more about this or any Robert Half opportunity, email your resume to Jim Meade at Robert Half and connect with me on LinkedIn.What You'll Do<ul><li>Own the month-end close and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis</li><li>Partner with Property Managers and Asset Managers to support budgeting, forecasting, and asset performance initiatives</li><li>Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing transactions, and portfolio onboarding activities</li><li>Prepare lender, ownership, investor, and audit reporting packages</li><li>Monitor cash activity, receivables, and key balance sheet accounts while ensuring strong internal controls</li><li>Serve as a trusted accounting resource for internal stakeholders across the organization</li><li>Help mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies</li></ul>Why This Opportunity Stands Out<ul><li>Exposure to a sophisticated commercial real estate portfolio</li><li>Direct interaction with Asset Management and senior leadership</li><li>Opportunity to participate in acquisitions, financing, and strategic projects</li><li>Collaborative culture with strong leadership and career growth potential</li><li>Hybrid schedule with WFH Fridays</li></ul>
2026-11-06T21:18:41Z

Senior Accountant

Rockville, MD
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
A financial service firm in Rockville is looking for a Senior Accountant for an onsite contract roleResponsibilities include:<ul><li>Preparing financial statements</li><li>Maintaining and reconciling accounts</li><li>Preparing and filing tax returns</li><li>Assisting with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Ensuring all accounting tasks and financial records comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).</li></ul>
2026-10-26T20:58:45Z

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