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7 results for Contract Administrator in Washington, DC

Contracts Administrator
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 16 - 20 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Contracts Administrator to support contract lifecycle activities for a Contract position based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This role focuses on preparing, reviewing, and coordinating commercial agreements while helping ensure terms, pricing, and bid documentation are managed accurately. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in contract negotiations, and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners. Apply today! By sending an updated resume to Fana Belcher at [fana.belcher][at]roberthalf[dot][com]. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer contracts from initial intake through execution, renewal, and closeout while maintaining accurate documentation throughout the process.</p><p>• Review agreement terms and conditions, identify potential issues, and coordinate updates to align with business and compliance expectations.</p><p>• Support contract negotiations by preparing revisions, tracking discussion points, and helping drive timely resolution of outstanding items.</p><p>• Develop and organize bid and solicitation materials, ensuring calls for bids are issued clearly and responses are properly evaluated and documented.</p><p>• Analyze contract pricing details and assist with validating rates, commercial terms, and supporting calculations before final approval.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather required information, clarify contract requirements, and keep agreements moving on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain contract records, status updates, and reporting to provide visibility into active agreements and upcoming milestones.</p><p>• Assist with process improvements related to contract administration and document control when needed.</p>
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
Contracts Manager
  • Rockville, MD
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 63.3365 - 73.337 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to support a major government contracting closeout effort. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who understands the full lifecycle of federal agreements and can bring structure, accuracy, and momentum to complex closeout activities. The person in this role will work across contract files, stakeholders, and compliance requirements to help ensure obligations are resolved thoroughly and efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead end-to-end contract closeout activities for a high-volume portfolio of federal agreements, ensuring timely completion of required actions and documentation.</p><p>• Review contract records, funding status, modifications, deliverables, and administrative files to confirm each award is ready for final closure.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal teams, program contacts, finance partners, and external stakeholders to resolve open items that may delay closeout.</p><p>• Track milestones, risks, and dependencies across the closeout effort, providing clear status updates and helping maintain overall project momentum.</p><p>• Interpret government contracting terms and applicable regulations to support compliant closeout decisions and accurate file completion.</p><p>• Identify missing, inconsistent, or outdated contract information and drive corrective actions to improve documentation quality.</p><p>• Organize and maintain closeout records in a structured manner that supports audit readiness and internal reporting needs.</p><p>• Partner with operations and project leadership to prioritize workload, remove roadblocks, and support successful execution of the broader closeout initiative.</p>
  • 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
Construction Administration Coordinator
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Construction Administration Coordinator to support project teams during the construction phase for a range of design and building projects in Baltimore, Maryland. This contract position with the potential to become permanent is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced office setting and enjoys keeping documentation accurate, organized, and moving forward on schedule. The person in this role will serve as a central point of coordination for construction-related records and communications, helping teams respond efficiently to project needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate the intake, tracking, and distribution of RFIs, submittals, and related construction documents across active projects.<br>• Direct documentation to the appropriate project staff and external consultants for review and follow-through.<br>• Maintain detailed logs and status records to ensure all items remain current, accurate, and easy to reference.<br>• Monitor response deadlines, identify overdue items, and follow up with internal teams and outside partners to keep reviews on schedule.<br>• Issue completed responses and reviewed documents to contractors and other project participants in a timely manner.<br>• Organize and preserve electronic project files, including correspondence, documentation history, and supporting construction records.<br>• Use project management and communication platforms such as Newforma and Procore to support document control and team coordination.<br>• Assist with transmittals and provide administrative support for additional construction administration activities as needed.<br>• Communicate clearly with project managers, architects, consultants, and contractors regarding document status and outstanding action items.
  • 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Fulton, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll and accounts payable operations for a growing organization in Fulton, Maryland. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate employee compensation, coordinating timely vendor payments, and keeping financial records organized and reliable. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, discretion with sensitive information, and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple accounting tasks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer semi-monthly payroll from start to finish, ensuring employee pay is processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review payroll activity for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and address any issues that arise.<br>• Maintain complete payroll documentation, prepare related reports, and respond to employee questions with professionalism and urgency.<br>• Examine invoices for accuracy, secure appropriate approvals, and coordinate prompt payment to vendors.<br>• Keep vendor profiles up to date and monitor disbursements to support accurate and timely accounts payable activity.<br>• Reconcile payable balances and investigate discrepancies to ensure accounting records remain current and correct.<br>• Contribute to month-end close activities by supporting account analysis, reporting preparation, and related accounting tasks.<br>• Assist with journal entries, ledger reconciliations, audit support, and the organization of financial documentation.
  • 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z
Grant Accountant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 31.6635 - 39.45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support grant setup, administration, and reporting activities for a Contract position based in Baltimore, Maryland. This role focuses on managing grant-related processes, partnering with agencies to keep award activity on track, and responding to questions tied to grant operations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in grant accounting or grants management and can work independently while helping reduce administrative workload during a critical audit-focused period.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Establish new grant records and ensure information is entered accurately.</p><p>• Configure grant-related work and set up subawards to support proper tracking, allocation, and oversight of funding.</p><p>• Generate and review grant reports to monitor activity, identify issues, and communicate next steps to the appropriate agencies.</p><p>• Serve as a resource for grant questions by providing timely guidance to internal users and agency partners.</p><p>• Maintain grant award data and support day-to-day grant administration activities with a focus on accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Evaluate reporting practices and recommend practical improvements that strengthen visibility into grant activity and performance.</p>
  • 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
Grant Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Grant Accountant/GL Accountant to support a contract in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will be responsible for reconciling grant-related financial activities, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines, and supporting budget preparations. This is a two-month contract position requiring onsite work two days a week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Reconcile grant allocations to ensure they are assigned to the appropriate expense accounts and codes.</p><p>• Investigate outstanding expenses and process reclassifications as necessary.</p><p>• Review reclassified funds against grant budgets to verify compliance with funding requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to analyze grant expenditures and provide necessary financial insights.</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for grant-related transactions.</p><p>• Utilize Intacct software to manage and streamline grant accounting processes.</p><p>• Provide support during audits by preparing detailed reconciliations and reports.</p>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Property Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is a well-established commercial real estate organization seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support a diverse portfolio of properties. This role offers exposure to property accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, CAM reconciliations, budgeting, and corporate accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, take pride in delivering accurate financial information, and be eager to grow within an organization that offers long-term career advancement opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage accounting activities for an assigned property portfolio, including maintaining the general ledger and completing month-end close procedures on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules that substantiate account balances and financial statement reporting.</p><p>• Build and maintain detailed workpapers and monthly close documentation to support accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.</p><p>• Analyze account fluctuations and accruals, investigate variances, and contribute to budgeting activities and operating expense recovery processes.</p><p>• Partner with internal accounting colleagues, property management teams, auditors, and tax professionals to gather information and resolve financial reporting questions.</p><p>• Support compliance initiatives by assisting with internal control procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley related documentation and testing.</p><p>• Coordinate deliverables with external or offshore accounting support resources while monitoring deadlines and quality expectations.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement efforts and perform additional accounting-related assignments as business needs evolve.</p>
  • 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z