<p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations and provide dependable financial insight for a growing organization in Maryland. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day accounting activities while helping maintain accurate reporting, compliance, and cash flow visibility. The role partners closely with internal stakeholders to oversee billing, payroll-related accounting, tax reporting, and month-end close activities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the full customer invoicing process, including account setup, invoice preparation, distribution, and follow-up on outstanding balances.</p><p>• Monitor open projects and receivables, apply incoming payments accurately, and coordinate deposits to maintain current account records.</p><p>• Lead recurring close activities by preparing accruals, reviewing revenue timing, recording payroll-related entries, and validating general ledger accuracy.</p><p>• Produce weekly and monthly financial reports, analyze balance sheet and income statement activity, and highlight issues that require attention.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and maintain schedules for items such as prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and loan amortization.</p><p>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions while helping improve billing practices and overall accounting efficiency.</p><p>• Complete required tax and compliance filings, including sales tax, payroll tax, and other business-related reporting at the federal and state levels.</p><p>• Review payroll output and assist with administration related to employee benefit programs, ensuring processes remain accurate even when managed through external providers.</p><p>• Participate in financial review meetings, present key performance indicators such as cash outlook and outstanding receivables, and help resolve billing concerns with internal teams.</p>
<p>My client is a mid-sized religious organization that is looking for a detail oriented Staff Accountant to join their accounting department of 5. This role will contribute across core accounting, payroll, reporting, and compliance activities, while working closely with internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and journal entries, along with the ability to manage sensitive financial information with accuracy and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor ledger activity to confirm transactions are recorded accurately, categorized correctly, and aligned with established accounting standards and internal policies.</p><p>• Prepare and enter both routine and special journal entries, and complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Participate in month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing financial schedules and analyzing results against budget and prior-period performance.</p><p>• Administer payroll through Paylocity by reviewing pay data, deductions, taxes, benefits, and leave information, and by coordinating issue resolution with Human Resources and department leadership.</p><p>• Record payroll-related accounting activity, assist with required quarterly and annual filings such as Forms 941 and W-2, and support benefits invoice review and enrollment-related tasks.</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset records by tracking acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, and supporting documentation for reporting purposes.</p><p>• Review cash receipt activity, assist with donor contribution reporting, manage online giving form updates, and serve as the finance contact for the Square payment platform.</p><p>• Support accounts payable and vendor administration by helping with invoice coding, payment processing, vendor records, credit card activity, positive pay submissions, 1099 reporting, and effective use of tools such as Bill.com.</p><p>• Prepare audit support materials, help strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls, and identify opportunities to reduce compliance risk and improve financial stewardship.</p>
<p>Join a growing, high-performing organization where you'll gain exposure across multiple areas of accounting and finance while partnering with leaders throughout the business. This is an opportunity to build on a strong accounting foundation, contribute to process improvement initiatives, and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Be Doing</p><ul><li>Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account analyses, and supporting documentation</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unusual items</li><li>Analyze financial activity, identify trends and variances, and provide insight into key fluctuations</li><li>Support accounting for accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other general ledger activities</li><li>Assist with payroll-related accounting and reconciliation activities</li><li>Partner with internal teams to support transactions across multiple business units and entities</li><li>Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for management reporting and financial analysis</li><li>Assist with cash reconciliations and treasury-related accounting functions</li><li>Support external audits, internal reviews, and compliance requirements</li><li>Help strengthen internal controls and maintain compliance with accounting policies and standards</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and enhance reporting accuracy</li><li>Contribute to special projects, system enhancements, and other strategic accounting initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a prominent national real estate investment and development organization based in Washington, D.C., is looking for their new Accounting Manager. They have over $5B invested and are looking to scale up their accounting foundation to include a new real estate fund. They have a long-standing reputation and a track record of managing investments across dozens of high-profile properties. This role is ideal for someone with solid commercial real estate fund accounting expertise who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting. Reporting to the Controller and overseeing a staff, you will build out frameworks and drive best practices for fund and property-level accounting. You will also work across other business lines as operational needs evolve. In this exciting new Accounting Manager role, you will:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage capital accounting, execution of capital calls and distributions, and investor allocations for both fund and investment vehicles.</p><p>• Calculate complex fund distribution models including comprehensive waterfall structures as outlined by partnership agreements</p><p>• Prepare fund-level GAAP financial statements on a fair value basis in accordance with ASC 946, ASC 820 and ASC 842</p><p>• Develop periodic investor and fund performance reports—helping deliver timely and accurate NAV statements, fair value analysis, and fund financials</p><p>• Supervise preparation of general ledgers, including accurate recording of tenant billings, recoveries, and adherence to current lease accounting standards.</p><p>• Provide financial support for property/asset managers, including budget preparation, variance investigation, and periodic reforecasting.</p><p>• Prepare consolidated financial reports at the fund level in line with U.S. GAAP, ensuring compliance with fair value measurement and investment company guidance.</p><p>• Oversee audit preparations and submissions, respond to information requests from audit teams, and coordinate closely with external advisors.</p><p>• Support completion of lender compliance deliverables and institutional investor due diligence.</p><p>• Direct and mentor staff accountants, providing technical training and oversight related to fund accounting and the firm’s accounting systems.</p><p>• Design and enhance accounting policies, workflows, and financial controls to meet SEC-registered investment manager standards.</p><p>• Partner across departments to advance accounting and reporting initiatives for other verticals, including multifamily and opportunistic asset classes.</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. </p><p>Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits.</p><p> </p><p>Please forward your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half for consideration for this or one of our other immediate openings in the Washington, DC area. </p>
<p>Join a mission-driven organization with exceptional employee tenure, a collaborative culture, and a long-standing reputation for excellence!</p><p>Are you a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys balancing day-to-day execution with staff development, process improvement, and high-quality financial reporting?</p><p>Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its team.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting manager who wants to make an impact in a values-driven environment known for employee loyalty, stability, and strong leadership. This role offers meaningful visibility within the finance function, the opportunity to mentor staff, and the chance to contribute to a meaningful organization. Reporting to the Controller and the CFO, the Accounting Manager will supervise a team of 3–4 accounting professionals and play a key role in strengthening accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and finance support across U.S. operations.</p><p><br></p><p>What makes this opportunity attractive:</p><p>* Join an established nonprofit with an impressive reputation and mission-centered culture</p><p>* Work for an organization known for long employee tenure and leadership stability</p><p>* High-visibility role with interaction across leadership</p><p>* Opportunity to lead, coach, and develop a talented accounting team</p><p>* Broad scope across accounting operations, reporting, compliance, payroll review, audit support, and process improvement</p><p>* Ideal next step for a strong accounting professional coming from public accounting or a complex nonprofit/accounting environment</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Review and prepare financial statements, reconciliations, supporting schedules, journal entries, accruals, allocations, and related analysis</li><li>Lead the monthly and year-end close processes for accounting operations</li><li>Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of workpapers and month-end deliverables</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and high standards of financial reporting</li><li>Partner with finance leadership on audit preparation and external audit support</li><li>Support cross-functional finance initiatives and special projects as needed</li><li>Support financial activities tied to programs and grant-related operations</li><li>Assist with budget review, reporting, and financial monitoring</li><li>Supervise, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals</li><li>Help manage reporting requirements tied to funding sources and other compliance obligations</li><li>Develop, update, and maintain accounting procedures, process documentation, and internal policy support materials</li></ul><p>If you are looking for an Accounting Manager opportunity where you can combine accounting, team leadership, and meaningful mission-driven work in a stable, highly respected organization, this is a role worth exploring! You’ll join a team that values professionalism, collaboration, and long-term commitment—and you’ll have the chance to make a visible impact! Apply today to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn or to Tracy.Kaszuba at RobertHalf.</p>
<p>My client has an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a role as the Accounting Manager in their Washington, DC office. They are within the construction and energy industries and the ideal person selected for the Accounting Manager 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, recording WIP and Fixed Assets, 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. </p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Accounting Manager include:</p><p><br></p><p>· Property and asset management.</p><p>· Assist with month-end close process.</p><p>· Prepare various budgets and schedules.</p><p>· Assist with property tax and other filings.</p><p>· Reconcile general ledger accounts.</p><p>· Ensure company is in compliance. </p>
<p>Robert Half has partnered with very successful manufacturer in their search for a technically strong, Accounting Manager with proven leadership & supervisory abilities. This individual will lead the accounting close, cost accounting, and financial reporting functions, bringing deep standard costing expertise, strong technical accounting capabilities, and the ability to leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 to drive improved reporting, financial visibility, and business insights. The ideal candidate is more than a financial reporting manager. They are a proactive, analytical leader who can take ownership of the costing function, identify opportunities for process improvement, translate financial results into meaningful business insights, and develop the capabilities of the accounting team. The ideal Accounting Manager will have solid financial analysis skillset, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong understanding of GAAP standards, and the capacity to multi-task while meeting crucial deadlines.</p><p> </p><p>What you get to work on daily</p><ul><li> Lead the cost accounting function, with strong ownership of standard costing methodologies, processes, and controls.</li><li>Maintain and enhance standard cost models, including material, labor, and overhead costs.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances, including purchase price, usage, labor, and overhead variances, and identify root causes and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Partner with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing leadership to improve cost visibility, profitability, and operational performance.</li><li>Ensure accurate inventory valuation and cost of goods sold reporting.</li><li>Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.</li><li>Ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.</li><li>Oversee account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial analysis.</li><li>Improve the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of financial reporting and close processes.</li><li>Provide meaningful analysis of financial results, trends, and variances to support management decision-making.</li><li>Leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 to improve financial reporting, costing analysis, and data visibility.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance system functionality, reporting capabilities, and accounting processes.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half's Full-Time Engagement Professionals Practice is seeking an Accounting Manager! Full-Time Engagement Professionals are employees of Robert Half who work with a number of different clients, so you will enjoy the advantages that accompany a position with a FORTUNE 1000® Corporation while experiencing a variety of challenging engagements that are tailored to your experience, skill set and career objectives. This unique opportunity allows you to enjoy the security of full-time employment and top benefits while maintaining your flexibility, enhancing your skills and enjoying a variety of diverse clientele.</p><p><br></p><p>This Accounting Manager Consultant will report directly to the Controller and play a key role in leading and improving financial close activities within a SAP S/4HANA environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong month-end close experience, a process improvement mindset, SAP S/4HANA expertise, and a CPA or CPA-track background.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support and help lead month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Partner directly with the Controller to enhance close processes, controls, and efficiency</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Analyze financial data and investigate variances</li><li>Leverage SAP S/4HANA to perform accounting and reporting functions</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies within the close cycle</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and special projects as needed</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely and accurate financial information</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>CPA designation strongly preferred</li><li>5+ years of progressive accounting experience</li><li>Prior experience supporting or leading financial close activities</li><li>Strong SAP S/4HANA experience required</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills</li><li>Proven ability to work independently while partnering effectively with leadership</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Why Join Robert Half's Full-Time Engagement Professionals Practice?</p><p>As a Full-Time Engagement Professional (FTEP), you are a salaried employee of Robert Half who works on a variety of high-impact client engagements. This unique career path offers the stability of full-time employment while providing exposure to diverse organizations, projects, and industries.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Paid time off and holiday pay</li><li>Access to a variety of challenging and rewarding consulting engagements</li><li>Opportunity to build experience across multiple organizations and industries</li><li>Professional development and ongoing career support</li><li>The security of full-time employment with a Fortune 1000 company while maintaining the variety and flexibility of consulting</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a defense software organization in Reston, Virginia. This role supports core accounting operations by managing close activities, analyzing financial results, and helping maintain accurate reporting across the business. The position works closely with finance partners and operating teams to address accounting matters, strengthen controls, and improve the efficiency of recurring processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage designated portions of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by preparing entries, reconciling accounts, and assembling analysis to support reported balances.<br>• Evaluate changes in balance sheet and income statement activity, identify underlying business drivers, and communicate findings in a clear and organized manner.<br>• Build working knowledge of assigned accounting cycles, including related operational workflows, financial risks, and key control points.<br>• Interpret and apply relevant U.S. accounting guidance for standard and more complex transactions, documenting conclusions where needed.<br>• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, and business stakeholders to resolve accounting questions and support ongoing financial operations.<br>• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reports, audit schedules, and materials requested by internal and external reviewers.<br>• Contribute to internal control compliance efforts through documentation updates, testing support, remediation follow-up, and identification of control weaknesses or errors.<br>• Recommend and support process enhancements that improve accuracy, shorten close timelines, and increase efficiency across accounting activities.<br>• Maintain accounting policies, procedural documentation, and reference materials while serving as a knowledgeable resource for team members and cross-functional partners.<br>• Participate in special assignments and other accounting initiatives while ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule with limited supervision.
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a remote team based in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a Contract position offering a flexible workload of approximately 20 to 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping expertise, excellent communication skills, and a careful approach to maintaining accurate financial records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage outgoing payments and ensure vendor obligations are processed accurately and on time.<br>• Oversee incoming payments, apply receipts correctly, and help maintain healthy account balances.<br>• Perform regular reconciliations for credit card activity and financial accounts to resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Review, categorize, and process invoices and employee expenses in accordance with company guidelines.<br>• Handle billing-related activities, including preparing charges and supporting timely invoicing cycles.<br>• Contribute to budgeting efforts by compiling financial information and assisting with reporting needs.<br>• Provide documentation and transaction support during audit-related reviews.<br>• Take on additional accounting and administrative assignments as business needs evolve.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can combine strong analytical thinking with hands-on accounting expertise to support informed business decisions across multiple operating areas. This position plays an important role in budgeting, reporting, and financial review, while partnering with leadership to improve visibility into performance and strengthen fiscal discipline. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the role offers the opportunity to contribute to both day-to-day financial operations and longer-term planning initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with department and business leaders to deliver financial guidance and administrative support that aligns with operational objectives.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results by preparing analyses, management reports, dashboards, and performance indicators that highlight key business insights.</p><p>• Review trends, irregularities, and potential financial risks, then provide recommendations to address issues and improve outcomes.</p><p>• Support the planning cycle through budget preparation, forecasting updates, ongoing spend tracking, and variance reporting.</p><p>• Complete core accounting activities such as reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, cost allocations, and period-end close tasks.</p><p>• Produce accurate financial statements, billing support, and related documentation to maintain organized and reliable records.</p><p>• Contribute to business planning, pricing evaluation, financial modeling, and operational assessments that inform strategic decisions.</p><p>• Assist with audit and compliance activities by assembling schedules, documentation, and supporting workpapers for review.</p><p><br></p>
<p>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.</p><p>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. <strong>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.</strong></p><p>What You'll Do</p><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><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</strong></p><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>