<p>We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join a stable and well-established non-profit organization in Washington, DC. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a tenured team while enjoying outstanding benefits such as fully paid medical insurance and a robust pension plan among other exceptional perks. </p><p><br></p><p>You will collaborate with a skilled and experienced team under the guidance of an exceptional manager, handling both detailed day-to-day accounting tasks as well as supporting month-end and year-end financial close processes. Additional responsibilities for the Staff Accountant will include helping to prepare financial statements according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as related journal entries and account reconciliations. The Staff Accountant will participate in financial close procedures, audits as well as the preparation of the budget. The Staff Accountant will be expected to stay current with changes in accounting standards and look for process efficiencies as they perform their work. </p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process invoices efficiently and ensure accurate vendor file maintenance.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and invoice approvers to address and resolve inquiries or discrepancies.</p><p>• Oversee expense report submissions, ensuring compliance with internal policies.</p><p>• Document and deposit cash and check receipts promptly and accurately.</p><p>• Assist in preparing state and federal filings and contribute to the annual audit process.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Participate in month-end and year-end close procedures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Support the budgeting process and assist with audits to maintain financial compliance.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and identify opportunities for process improvements.</p><p>• Utilize financial software tools such as Excel for tasks involving VLOOKUPs and pivot tables</p><p> </p><p>Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. </p><p><br></p><p>Our client offers fully paid 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, Robert Half for immediate consideration for this or one of our many current openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p><p> </p>
<p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for a Sr. Payroll Accountant. This position plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity and operational efficiency across the organization. This position is responsible for developing and implementing internal controls, creating and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), managing complex account reconciliations, and overseeing the full scope of payroll operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in operational accounting, strong knowledge of payroll compliance, and the ability to manage complex financial processes within a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Payroll Management & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, including wages, bonuses, and benefits, in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Maintain payroll tax compliance by overseeing timely tax filings, payments, reconciliations, and audits. Handle the opening and closing of tax accounts across jurisdictions as needed.</li><li>Review and approve payroll journal entries, general ledger postings, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and alignment with month-end and year-end closing schedules.</li><li>Direct year-end processes, including the accurate preparation, review, and distribution of W-2s and 1099s.</li><li>Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to maintain and enhance payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy, security, timely system upgrades, and ongoing process improvements.</li><li>Monitor payroll-related data such as labor costs and benefits to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.</li><li>Coordinate payroll funding and cash flow planning with the Finance team to ensure timely disbursements and compliance with financial obligations.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting & Financial Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Perform and oversee complex account reconciliations, including bank, intercompany, balance sheet, accounts payable, and receivable accounts.</li><li>Investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.</li><li>Collaborate with HR, Finance, and business unit leaders to align payroll and financial data with broader organizational objectives.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax agencies, payroll providers, and insurance brokers, managing audits and compliance reviews effectively.</li></ul><p><strong>Projects, Leadership & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead cross-functional projects related to payroll, accounting, system implementations, process redesigns, and policy updates.</li><li>Stay current with industry trends, changes in tax law, and payroll/accounting regulations to ensure compliance and recommend best practices.</li><li>Supervise and develop payroll and accounting staff, providing coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.</li><li>Oversee the collection and tracking of vendor and contractor Certificates of Insurance (COIs), ensuring compliance with internal policies and external requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>My client is looking for a Tax Manager to assist with accounting operations in their Washington, DC office. This is a role outside of public accounting and the Tax Manager for the role will manage all tax compliance matters. The ideal Tax Manager will be responsible for assisting with the tax provision process, supporting with domestic tax matters, updating tax portfolios, tax research, sustaining knowledge of technical issues and assisting with tasks as needed. This organization has a great team to work with, excellent benefits, including strong incentives and medical with great work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Tax Manager include:</p><p><br></p><p>· Manage tax compliance for accounting group.</p><p>· Oversee tax provision process for team.</p><p>· Support domestic tax matters.</p><p>· Review and update tax portfolios.</p><p>· Assist with tax research.</p><p>· Assist with other ad hoc duties.</p>
