<p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team focused on the Mclean, Virginia, region. The selected consultant will be a part of RH Full Time Engagement Practice, focusing on a long-term contracts. This role involves managing complex construction and project accounting tasks, while ensuring accuracy in cost accounting, inventory reporting, project reporting and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in cost accounting, general ledger, and proficiency in tools like Yardi or other similar ERP systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Responsible for supporting the accounting manager with construction, cost accounting, and project accounting processes, ensuring accurate cost tracking and reporting.</p><p>• Perform detailed reconciliations of job-cost data and other financial records.</p><p>• Support month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and ensuring timely completion.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, addressing discrepancies as needed.</p><p>• Conduct account and bank reconciliations to verify financial accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare and support financial reports for internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel functions for data analysis and reporting.</p><p>• Leverage ERP systems, such as Yardi or similar platforms, to manage accounting operations effectively.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial planning and decision-making.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key role in supporting various programs and ensuring accurate financial management. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost accounting, government contracting, and financial analysis, contributing to the success of our operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee revenue recognition processes, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and accuracy in reporting.<br>• Perform detailed cost allocations and variance analyses to support financial decision-making.<br>• Prepare and review invoices for various contract types, maintaining accuracy and adherence to guidelines.<br>• Collaborate with Program Managers to monitor budgets and provide insights into financial performance.<br>• Conduct project budgeting and track expenses against forecasts to ensure alignment with objectives.<br>• Reconcile accounts and prepare financial reports to provide clear insights into program performance.<br>• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards to track key financial metrics and trends.<br>• Ensure compliance with government contracting regulations and other relevant financial standards.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel formulas to analyze data and present actionable insights.<br>• Support ad hoc financial tasks and projects as needed to meet organizational goals.
<p>We are partnering with an organization seeking a <strong>Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting Manager</strong>. This role will serve as a key technical resource within a sophisticated finance team, owning complex accounting matters, SEC reporting, and policy development as the business continues to scale.</p><p>This position is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys <strong>researching accounting guidance, collaborating cross‑functionally, and working close to transactions</strong>, without the pace or unpredictability of public accounting or deal advisory.</p><p>HKey Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Technical Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary resource for <strong>US GAAP technical accounting matters</strong>, including research, whitepapers, and policy development</li><li>Evaluate and document accounting treatment for <strong>new transactions</strong>, investments, financings, and capital markets activity</li><li>Maintain and update the organization’s <strong>accounting policies and procedures</strong></li><li>Monitor new accounting standards and assess impact on the organization</li></ul><p><strong>SEC & External Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Own preparation and review of <strong>SEC filings</strong> (10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, footnotes, disclosures)</li><li>Coordinate closely with external auditors and advisors throughout quarterly and annual reporting cycles</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>SEC regulations, disclosure requirements, and internal controls</strong></li><li>Support earnings materials and audit committee‑level financial reporting as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a subject‑matter expert and mentor to senior‑level accounting staff</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve <strong>documentation, controls, and reporting efficiency</strong></li><li>Support a growing organization that values rigor, clarity, and scalability</li></ul>
<p>Our client, a rapidly growing, well capitalized world class leader in their sector, is recruiting for their new Manager of Technical Accounting. This highly visible and challenging position will provide hands on technical accounting leadership, research and interpretation as the company moves forward with cutting edge new global level projects. This role will clearly allow you to add your signature on the organization as the company’s global reach expands. </p><p> </p><p>As part of the core duties for this challenging Manager of Technical Accounting role you will:</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct technical accounting analysis for complex transactions, adhering to US GAAP and document conclusions in formal accounting memos.</li><li>Stay abreast of evolving US GAAP standards; actively contribute to research, analysis, and implementation of new accounting pronouncements; thoroughly document conclusions in whitepapers.</li><li>Develop robust accounting policies, processes, and internal controls, ensuring alignment with US GAAP standards.</li><li>Provide support for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close and financial reporting processes as well as technical accounting areas, footnote disclosures and audit responses </li><li>Conduct reviews of contracts for accounting/finance implications; document and communicate conclusions as necessary.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement by enhancing existing accounting-related processes.</li><li>Assist with foreign country compliance and IFRS/foreign reporting requirements.</li><li>Collaborate seamlessly with auditors to ensure effective interactions.</li><li>Undertake additional duties as required and assigned.</li></ul><p> 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, DC Metro area.</p><p><br></p>