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124 results for Cost Accountant in Washington, DC

Staff Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. This role involves managing key accounting operations for a government contractor and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will excel in handling payroll, accounts payable, billing, and government invoicing, while contributing to the smooth functioning of financial systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll, and billing processes.</p><p>• Manage contract setup and maintenance in the financial system in alignment with agency procedures and contractual requirements.</p><p>• Prepare and process invoices for government agencies with accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Ensure client billing codes are current and properly organized within the company’s shared systems.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts and contribute to the preparation of monthly financial reports.</p><p>• Process payroll efficiently while adhering to federal regulations and company policies.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to support accurate and compliant government invoicing.</p><p>• Maintain financial records using QuickBooks and ensure data integrity across all systems.</p><p>• Assist in month-end close processes, including journal entries and bank reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>All interested candidates in this Accountant role and other fulltime opportunities in the DMV please send your resume to contact Justin Decker via LinkedIn. </p>
  • 2026-01-15T20:23:38Z
Senior Accountant
  • Rockville, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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. This position reports to a talented Controller who is known to be a strong mentor. Core responsibilities for this Senior Accountant will include: </p><p> </p><p>• Prepare financial statements that adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).</p><p>• Oversee financial activities including general ledger maintenance, cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis.</p><p>• Manage the monthly accounting close process and prepare detailed fund partnership reports.</p><p>• Collaborate across teams such as Finance, Asset Management and Legal to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.</p><p>• Conduct reconciliations and maintain proper documentation within financial accounting systems.</p><p>• Support external audit processes by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.</p><p>• Apply knowledge of GAAP accounting topics, including fixed assets, leases, asset retirement obligations, taxes, and debt.</p><p>• Recommend and implement improvements to systems, policies, and procedures for enhanced accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Support the exciting new systems implementation that is in process.</p><p><br></p><p>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. </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</p><p>many current openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-16T17:09:12Z
Senior Accountant
  • California, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in California, Maryland. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing government contractor and work closely with senior leadership. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close procedures, and specialized projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements with precision and timeliness.<br>• Track and analyze costs, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.<br>• Oversee cyclical accounting tasks, including journal entries, to maintain accuracy.<br>• Manage the Accounts Receivable function, including forecasting collections and cash flow.<br>• Generate ad hoc financial reports and consolidate data as requested by management.<br>• Provide support for external audits, including compliance with DCAA standards.<br>• Evaluate and enhance internal accounting processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.<br>• Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth financial operations and reporting.<br>• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements in all financial activities.
  • 2026-01-16T17:23:38Z
Sr. Financial Analyst
  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Sr. Financial Analyst to join our team in Tysons, Virginia. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing financial operations for large-scale, multi-year construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting, ensuring the projects remain financially sound and meet organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop accurate budgets and manpower forecasts for multi-year construction projects in collaboration with project management teams.<br>• Monitor indirect costs through weekly budget-to-actual analyses, identifying variances and implementing corrective measures.<br>• Create and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts to ensure projects remain cash-positive throughout their duration.<br>• Lead the submission of complex cost-plus billing on a monthly basis with precision and timeliness.<br>• Collaborate with project teams to establish detailed procurement plans, ensuring compliance and logistics are considered.<br>• Conduct monthly evaluations of procurement progress, comparing actual purchases against planned targets and justifying necessary adjustments.<br>• Assist in the creation and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures to ensure project-level responsibilities are well-defined and consistently upheld.<br>• Support project teams by preparing monthly financial reports, providing cost analyses, and addressing variances with suitable explanations.<br>• Facilitate management reviews by helping project teams with financial documentation and variance analysis.<br>• Ensure all financial processes align with organizational standards and project requirements.
  • 2026-01-23T16:05:26Z
Senior Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team in their Washington, DC office. This role will allow for the Senior Accountant to work on a hybrid schedule, and the company is based in the real estate industry. The ideal Senior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, reviewing monthly operating reports, providing general ledger maintenance, analyzing and preparing monthly financial statements, assisting in annual planning and budgeting process and assisting with other duties as needed. This organization has an excellent employee benefit package, offers room for growth and great work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Senior Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>·      Prepare monthly operating reports.</p><p>·      Prepare monthly financial statements.</p><p>·      General ledger maintenance.</p><p>·      Perform cash flow projections.</p><p>·      Prepare revenue projections and analysis.</p><p>·      Assist with annual budget process.</p>
  • 2026-01-23T15:19:02Z
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>
  • 2026-01-21T14:07:42Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to take charge of managing and overseeing all financial operations for an organization in Baltimore. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, handling compliance with regulatory requirements, and delivering timely financial reports to leadership. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while contributing to the financial health and strategic goals of the company.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily accounting operations, including accurate recording of transactions and maintenance of financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and monitor budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and tracking company expenditures.</p><p>• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings while generating comprehensive reports for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Reconcile bank statements and ensure timely processing of payments, including payroll administration.</p><p>• Prepare and file tax returns in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.</p><p>• Analyze financial data to identify trends, optimize resource allocation, and recommend actionable solutions for operational improvement.</p><p>• Develop and enhance financial systems, tools, and processes to increase efficiency and maintain compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with parent companies to create and communicate detailed financial reports.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant financial regulations.</p>
  • 2026-01-06T19:33:53Z
Corporate Accounting Analyst (Sr. Accountant)
  • Tysons, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Financial Reporting & Analysis:</p><p>- Work with multi-layered, multi-division financial reporting structures, including approximately 50 subsidiaries, an expanding international footprint, and shared service centers.</p><p>- Perform intercompany eliminations, currency conversions, general ledger reconciliations, corporate allocations, and adjusting journal entries.</p><p>- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external purposes.</p><p>- Assist with annual financial audits and corporate tax preparation.</p><p>- Contribute to automation initiatives by working with internal programmers to streamline transactions, reporting, and reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p>Budgeting, Forecasting, and Strategic Initiatives:</p><p>- Support corporate budgeting, forecasting, and controls, including analyzing and reporting on - revenue, overhead costs, cash flow, and staffing fluctuations.</p><p>- 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.</p><p>- Periodically participate in cross-departmental activities, such as HR, legal, and procurement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</p><p>- Communicate and coordinate effectively with operating divisions, corporate departments, and external financial partners.</p><p>- Contribute to finance department process improvements and strategic corporate initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p>
  • 2025-12-29T20:18:38Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Reston, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are in search of a Sr. Accountant to join our team based in Reston, Virginia. Being a part of our construction contractor industry, you'll play a crucial role in handling the full cycle of accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial properties. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Execute account reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Conduct bank reconciliations to maintain the accuracy of financial records.<br>• Manage and update the general ledger regularly.<br>• Prepare journal entries and ensure they are accurately recorded in the financial system.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis and financial reporting.<br>• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring all financial data is accurately captured.<br>• Operate property management software such as Yardi and MRI for efficient accounting processes.<br>• Handle Cam Reconciliation to ensure accurate allocation of common area maintenance costs.
  • 2025-12-29T20:13:59Z
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>
  • 2025-12-29T20:13:59Z
Payroll Accountant
  • Alexandra, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Payroll Accountant to join our team in Alexandria, Virginia. In this role, you will oversee payroll operations for a workforce of 250+ employees while ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining accuracy in payroll processing. This position requires collaboration with multiple departments to optimize payroll and accounts payable procedures while safeguarding confidential employee data.</p><p><br></p><p>Payroll Accountant Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls accurately and on time using UKG Ready, adhering to legal requirements and internal policies.</p><p>• Participate in the implementation and optimization of UKG Ready features to improve workflow efficiency.</p><p>• Perform payroll-related reconciliations, including benefits, taxes, and employee expenses, in coordination with the accounting team.</p><p>• Handle personnel changes such as onboarding new hires, processing terminations, and updating employee records.</p><p>• Assist with payroll audits and reporting tasks to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Support accounts payable activities by managing credit card transactions and reviewing payment details.</p><p>• Address payroll-related inquiries from employees with professionalism and efficiency.</p><p>• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in all financial and employee data.</p>
  • 2026-01-08T21:19:01Z
Staff Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 29.45 - 34.10 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your accounting expertise while contributing to the success of the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and issue accurate invoices to clients, ensuring billing rates, hours, and expenses are correctly reflected.<br>• Manage accounts payable processes, including executing vendor payments and reconciling vendor statements.<br>• Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation for all financial transactions.<br>• Record journal entries and assist with maintaining the general ledger.<br>• Support month-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on outstanding payments.<br>• Collaborate with team members to review financial data for consistency and accuracy.<br>• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records promptly.<br>• Provide assistance in preparing financial reports and analyses as needed.
  • 2026-01-09T12:44:15Z
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>
  • 2026-01-20T22:04:37Z
Accountant
  • Millersville, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 27.71 - 32.09 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. This part-time, hybrid position is based in Millersville, Maryland, and requires expertise in financial management and accounting practices. If you are detail-oriented and have experience with month-end processes, this role offers an excellent opportunity to apply your skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and update prepaid expense schedules, including calculating and posting monthly expense recognition entries.<br>• Conduct detailed analyses of the general ledger to identify capitalization and prepaid adjustments.<br>• Perform accurate bank reconciliations to ensure financial records are up-to-date.<br>• Post accrual reversals and miscellaneous accrual entries for prior months.<br>• Manage the capitalization of fixed assets and calculate depreciation and amortization.<br>• Reconcile Ramp card transactions, including initial cleanup and ongoing management.<br>• Provide support for month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and other financial systems to streamline accounting processes.
  • 2026-01-20T17:19:04Z
Tax Accountant
  • Bethesda, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A regional CPA is firm is seeking a tax accountant for tax season.</p><p> </p><p>Job responsibilities:</p><p>- Preparation and review of Partnership returns</p><p>- Tax planning and consulting for small businesses and high net worth individuals</p><p>- Direct client contact to assess and address their needs</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-09T23:35:57Z
Senior Accountant
  • Fairfax, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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:</p><p><br></p><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><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 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 immediate</p><p>openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-09T15:03:45Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
  • Key Duties & Responsibilities<br>• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure financial transactions across multiple international entities are properly coded and recorded<br>• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, analyze general ledger accounts for variances or discrepancies, and propose necessary adjustments to uphold financial integrity<br>• Prepare accurate journal entries to the general ledger within designated deadlines, and assist with the month-end closing process, including balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules<br>• Oversee the purchase order and payment process by managing and tracking expenses in the company’s system, matching invoices to purchase orders and receipts, and following up across the company as required for accurate reporting and payment approvals<br>• Work closely with senior financial management in the preparation and analysis of financial statements, reports, and other financial documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance for both internal management and external entities<br>• Support the audit process by effectively preparing required schedules and assisting with auditor inquiries<br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field<br>• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a similar role, or experience with a CPA firm<br>• CPA candidate preferred<br>• Some experience with multinational entities is highly preferred<br>• Strong understanding of GAAP and other applicable accounting regulations<br>• Proficiency in one or more ERP systems (NetSuite experience preferred)<br>• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills<br>• Proven experience with financial statement preparation and general ledger functions<br>• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members and external partners<br>• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment<br>A proactive and eager learner, striving to take on new challenges and responsibilities
  • 2026-01-09T16:38:41Z
Staff Accountant
  • Vienna, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 31.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Vienna is seeking a talented staff accountant to join their team</p>
  • 2026-01-09T16:34:44Z
Senior Accountant
  • Oakton, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 39.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Oakton is seeking a talented senior accountant to join their team</p>
  • 2026-01-09T16:38:41Z
Senior Accountant
  • Centerville, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 39.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Centerville is seeking a talented senior accountant to join their team</p>
  • 2026-01-09T16:38:41Z
Staff Accountant
  • Reston, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 31.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Reston is seeking a talented staff accountant to join their team.</p>
  • 2026-01-09T16:34:44Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Germantown, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to manage and oversee financial operations for multiple entities involved in large-scale development projects in Germantown, Maryland. This role includes preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with both Federal Income Tax accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The ideal candidate will play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy, documenting gains under applicable accounting standards, and supporting effective financial controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities and projects, ensuring timely completion of consolidations, variance analyses, and bank reconciliations.<br>• Record daily financial activities and ensure month-end accruals are accurately captured and documented.<br>• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate financial risks and enhance reporting accuracy.<br>• Manage all aspects of accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and gains on sales, including reviewing contracts, calculating gains, and preparing journal entries.<br>• Ensure compliance with Accounting Standards Codification 606 and other applicable standards, accurately recording revenue and project costs.<br>• Collaborate with project managers to estimate and record period-end accruals with appropriate supporting documentation.<br>• Oversee cash flow management, including budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining real estate tax schedules to ensure timely payments.<br>• Assist with audit and tax preparations by providing necessary schedules and documentation.<br>• Support the Controller in managing job cost closeouts and ensuring accurate cost allocations.<br>• Perform special projects, such as reconciling job-related expenditures and calculating management fees, as needed.
  • 2026-01-22T15:34:06Z
Development Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Development Accountant (Hybrid, DC-Based)</strong></p><p>Are you passionate about making an impact in the affordable housing sector? Join a mission-driven team dedicated to building, preserving, and financing high-quality affordable housing. With nearly 40 years of experience and a collaborative, cross-functional staff of 60+, we put residents first and innovate solutions that help strengthen communities nationwide.</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong> As a Development Accountant, you will report to the Assistant Controller, Real Estate and Property Accounting, overseeing the financial operations for a portfolio of affordable housing properties in various stages of development and operation. This highly collaborative role offers a blend of accounting, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with organizational and GAAP standards.</p><p>You’ll interact with property managers, lenders, internal teams, deal investors, and external partners to deliver timely financial information, facilitate audits, and drive ongoing improvements. This DC-based position qualifies for a hybrid work schedule</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation for assigned real estate projects (operational, predevelopment, and development).</li><li>Oversee monthly reconciliations, variance analyses, and financial reporting from third-party property management accountants.</li><li>Track and account for partnership interests, fees, funds, and project financial execution (General Partner/Limited Partner).</li><li>Monitor intercompany activity: operating properties, loans receivable/payable, and related reconciliations.</li><li>Collaborate on annual budget and forecast development and report significant variances to management.</li><li>Assist with audits, tax process coordination, proforma preparation, settlement statements, and compliance activities.</li><li>Manage construction draws, lender requisitions, and reconcile draw schedules to project budgets and actual costs.</li><li>Update and maintain property ledgers; integrate development activities and construction transactions into operating records.</li><li>Develop and maintain depreciation, amortization, and asset retirement obligation schedules.</li><li>Lead preparation of supporting audit documentation and communication with vendors, contractors, and banks.</li><li>Contribute to internal controls and process improvements per GAAP.</li><li>Serve as liaison between finance and development teams for assigned properties.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong> This is an extraordinary opportunity for a skilled accountant with a passion for affordable housing and public service to be involved in several areas (predevelopment, development, operational, funds, etc.) of real estate accounting. Grow your career while helping deliver lasting impact and stability to communities while being mentored by and have direct access to a fantastic leadership and executive team. Apply directly to this posting for immediate consideration. If you have additional questions, contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-13T14:04:22Z
Controller
  • Arlington, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Do You Love Numbers? Are You a Skilled Non-Profit Controller or Assistant Controller with an Entrepreneurial Spirit? Have you ever dreamed of combining your financial expertise with your passion for making a global impact? Are you ready to work for a forward-thinking non-profit organization that values innovation and looks for entrepreneurial leaders like you? If so, keep reading. This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role within a globally recognized social-impact organization that is driving positive change across the world.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a $35M non-profit in the DC Metro area, is looking for a talented Controller who will partner with the CFO to manage and oversee all aspects of the organization's financial and accounting operations. This leadership position offers the chance to work closely with senior executives and program leaders, empowering them to make informed decisions while ensuring financial excellence across the organization's operations. This isn't just a finance role; it's about joining a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference—designing systems, processes, and strategies that support the organization's work to create lasting social change worldwide.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>*Manage accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with GAAP standards and nonprofit regulatory requirements.</p><p>*Implement internal controls for revenue, costs, budgets, and asset protection while ensuring accurate financial transaction recordings.</p><p>*Coordinate and oversee audit processes.</p><p>*Analyze financial data, prepare timely reports, and communicate updates to senior leadership.</p><p>*Review and approve payroll transactions.</p><p>*Support the CFO in engaging with the board’s audit and finance committees on financial trends and strategies.</p><p>*Oversee accounting for grants and programs to ensure spending aligns with budgets and funding requirements.</p><p>*Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders like banks, lenders, and vendors.</p><p>*Develop and enforce finance policies, procedures, and systems to support operations.</p><p>*Lead improvements to the accounting ERP system (NetSuite) and coordinate system rollouts in additional locations.</p><p>*Lead and develop the finance team, fostering clear communication and strong collaboration.</p><p>*Strengthen partnerships with HR, IT, legal, and program teams to streamline operations.</p><p>*Promote a positive work environment and provide coaching to tackle challenges collaboratively.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will be an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and has the following qualifications: CPA,10+ years exp with 2–5+ years of experience in a Non-Profit Controller or Asst Controller role, strong background in grant accounting from private foundations NOT government grants, NetSuite or something similar, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and apply technical accounting standards as required, a collaborative mindset and ability to educate colleagues with varying levels of financial knowledge and a passion for innovation and working in entrepreneurial teams where creativity, adaptability, and results are valued. Comp range for this Controller role is 130-135K in base salary + bonus, full benefits and this is a hybrid role in the office in Arlington, VA a minimum of 3 days/week. To apply to this job please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.</p>
  • 2026-01-09T19:34:34Z
Accounting Manager
  • Catharpin, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and reporting within our organization. This role is crucial in managing budgets, monitoring project costs, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial analysis, team collaboration, and process improvement to support our ongoing growth and success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze project costs to ensure alignment with budgetary expectations.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational teams and stakeholders to assess financial performance and recommend corrective measures.</p><p>• Utilize financial software and tools to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Implement advanced financial technologies to improve management processes and reporting capabilities.</p><p>• Ensure strict adherence to financial regulations and standards applicable to the organization.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable and receivable activities, particularly related to construction projects.</p><p>• Conduct payroll reviews and provide support for labor billing rates associated with project staffing.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors and clients to facilitate project audits and financial evaluations.</p>
  • 2026-01-12T17:39:36Z
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