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36 results for Payroll Specialist in Washington, DC

Staff Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team based in Washington, District of Columbia. The role is located in Georgetown and provides free parking. The role is 100% in office. This role involves various accounting and administrative responsibilities within a dynamic organization. The successful candidate will manage all accounting and financial processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and efficient operations. </p><p><br></p><p> Responsibilities: </p><p>• Oversee the full cycle of accounting duties, including but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger management. </p><p>• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly financial statements, budgets, and forecasts. </p><p>• Conduct bank reconciliations, manage cash flow, and ensure accurate financial record-keeping. </p><p>• Handle invoicing, bill payments, and expense reporting in a timely manner. </p><p>• Collaborate with external accountants for tax preparation and annual audits. </p><p>• Communicate effectively with vendors, project managers, designers, and clients on any issues around billing and invoicing. </p><p>• Manage administrative and operational tasks of the office, including but not limited to, managing leases, insurance, supplies, equipment, and facility emails and files. </p><p>• Maintain employee records, including attendance, benefits, and performance evaluations. </p><p>• Address employee inquiries and resolve HR-related issues in accordance with labor laws and company policies. </p><p>• Oversee day-to-day office operations, including supply management, equipment maintenance, and vendor relationships. </p><p>• Develop and implement office policies and procedures to improve efficiency. </p><p>• Coordinate meetings, events, and travel arrangements for staff. </p><p>• Provide administrative support to the leadership team as needed. </p><p><br></p><p> Please reach out to Ian Gainor via LinkedIn if interested.</p>
  • 2025-10-03T19:29:10Z
Bookkeeper
  • Vienna, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 26.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Vienna, Virginia is seeking a hands-on <strong>Bookkeeper</strong> to manage the day-to-day flow of transactions and support general accounting functions. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of the books.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Manage bank reconciliations and support payroll processing</li><li>Post journal entries and assist with month-end tasks</li><li>Help maintain accurate financial records and ledgers</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-03T22:38:43Z
Accounts Payable Coordinator
  • Perry Hall, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000.00 - 72000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist for a growing organization near Perry Hall, MD area. This is a hybrid position! The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and full-cycle accounts payable experience. Candidates with proven experience in high volume environments are encouraged to apply. Please contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Review and record invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy in accounts payable.</li><li>Process full-cycle accounts payable</li><li>Manage company vendors and new vendor set-up process</li><li>Have knowledge of approved vendors and policies to avoid paying unauthorized invoices and expenses</li><li>Maintain 1099s and generate report at year end</li><li>Special accounting projects as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-29T14:54:07Z
Controller
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Contact Tracy Kaszuba at Robert Half Finance about this reputable company's Controller opportunity, if you have a knack for leading with high standards, positively motivating others, making critical decisions and have experience taking charge of an accounting and clerical department. The ideal candidate for this position will be comfortable working autonomously in a very hands-on role, can plan and direct all accounting operational functions, handle the accumulation of financial data for internal financial statements, evaluate accounting and internal control systems, and effectively collaborate with numerous leaders in the organization. In this role, it will be critical for you to lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services.</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities</p><p>- Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports</p><p>- Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis</p><p>- Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash</p><p>- Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques</p><p>- Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll</p><p>- Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts</p><p>- Analyze deliverables of self and team to confirm they meet client expectations</p><p>- Evaluate, implement and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies</p><p>- Flexible in completing tasks beyond formal job responsibilities</p><p>- Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible</p><p><br></p><p>Please apply immediately if interested to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn or to Tracy.Kaszuba at RobertHalf.</p>
  • 2025-10-06T15:04:23Z
Bookkeeper
  • Pasadena, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 24.54 - 28.41 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to join our team in Pasadena, Maryland. This fully onsite position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment supporting multiple clients with their financial needs. As this is a long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in ensuring accurate bookkeeping and payroll processing for a variety of clients.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions for multiple clients, including bank account, credit card, and auto loan reconciliations.<br>• Process payroll efficiently using systems such as Kelly Benefits, Paychex, and QuickBooks Desktop.<br>• Handle accounts payable tasks, including generating and distributing check payments as required.<br>• Manage weekly donation entries and related financial records for a church client.<br>• Support workers’ compensation audits and assist with tax preparation activities.<br>• Conduct high-volume data entry to ensure financial records are consistently up to date.<br>• Address office accounting needs and provide general administrative financial support.
  • 2025-11-03T18:54:02Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 19.00 - 22.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations, including processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and maintaining compliance with regulations. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who thrive in detail-oriented tasks and are adept at working with accounting software and systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and record financial transactions accurately to maintain up-to-date accounting records.<br>• Handle invoice management and payment processing, ensuring timely completion of vendor obligations.<br>• Reconcile accounts and perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.<br>• Review vendor statements and bank deposits, addressing discrepancies when necessary.<br>• Assist with daily banking activities and ensure adherence to relevant financial laws and regulations.<br>• Utilize accounting software systems effectively to support financial reporting and task automation.<br>• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and provide insights to enhance budgeting processes.<br>• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and guidelines related to accounting and financial functions.<br>• Collaborate with team members to support quarterly and annual financial reporting.<br>• Maintain organized records for auditing purposes and regulatory reviews.
  • 2025-10-29T18:49:10Z
Bookkeeper
  • Rose Haven, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 50000.00 - 55000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are on the lookout for a Bookkeeper in ROSE HAVEN, Maryland. This is a direct-hire position that offers full-benefits and room for growth within the company. As a Bookkeeper, your role would encompass handling accounts payable/receivable, credit card reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of accounting records. Please apply to this posting or reach out to Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Keeping up-to-date and accurate records of financial information</p><p>• Manage and set up new vendors in accounting system</p><p>• Promptly resolving customer inquiries and issues</p><p>• Handling account reconciliation tasks with diligence</p><p>• Managing Accounts Payable activities effectively</p><p>• Conducting credit card reconciliation tasks accurately</p><p>• Proficient use of QuickBooks for various bookkeeping tasks</p><p>• Utilizing Microsoft Excel for data entry and other related tasks</p><p>• Researching and resolving discrepancies in account records</p><p>• Securely obtaining receipts from staff members for purchases made.</p>
  • 2025-10-13T13:34:25Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Tysons, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Tysons, Virginia. This role requires strong organizational skills and accuracy in processing invoices and reconciling accounts. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and demonstrate proficiency in managing financial transactions effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and review approximately 200 invoices per week with precision and adherence to company standards.<br>• Perform matching, batching, and coding of invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Reconcile credit card transactions and vendor accounts to maintain financial accuracy.<br>• Conduct account reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Enter vendor invoices and payments into the system while maintaining organized records.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Excel to analyze data and support reporting needs.<br>• Manage check runs and ensure timely payments to vendors.<br>• Investigate and resolve issues related to missing or outstanding invoices.<br>• Maintain strong communication with vendors to address inquiries and discrepancies.<br>• Support monthly financial reporting and invoice processing tasks.
  • 2025-10-24T20:14:29Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Vienna, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 19.00 - 21.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Vienna, Virginia is seeking an organized <strong>Accounting Clerk</strong> to support their team with day-to-day transactional tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys data entry, working with numbers, and contributing to a collaborative accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Match invoices to purchase orders or vouchers</li><li>Enter financial data into internal systems</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing</li><li>Provide general support to the accounting department as needed</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-03T22:38:43Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Brentwood, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 24.70 - 28.60 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Brentwood, Maryland. In this role, you will assist with maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting various accounting functions. This position is ideal for detail-oriented professionals with a strong background in bookkeeping and accounting tasks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks to record financial transactions and maintain bookkeeping records.<br>• Process and verify invoices for payment, ensuring compliance with company policies.<br>• Perform data entry tasks to update financial databases and track transactions.<br>• Assist with expense reporting and budget reconciliation to support financial planning.<br>• Monitor and analyze cash flow to identify potential discrepancies or areas for improvement.<br>• Prepare financial reports for management to track company performance.<br>• Support inventory management by maintaining cost control measures and financial records.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline payment processing and credit card transactions.<br>• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulations in all financial activities.
  • 2025-10-30T13:23:41Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 23.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. In this role, you will be responsible for cash and credit posting, account reconciliation, and collections, ensuring accurate financial records and efficient payment processing. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to maintaining precise and timely financial data.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Accurately post manual and electronic cash receipts, credits, and account adjustments to customer accounts.</li><li>Monitor daily payments to ensure they are correctly applied in accordance with customer remittance details.</li><li>Maintain an organized daily deposit tracker to monitor incoming cash receipts and reconcile with bank deposits.</li><li>Identify and resolve discrepancies in cash receipt postings, escalating complex issues to leadership as needed.</li><li>Retrieve and review daily lockbox reports and images from the bank to ensure accuracy in financial records.</li><li>Reconcile daily cash receipts with bank records and promptly address any variances.</li><li>Communicate with customers to resolve payment disputes, clear outstanding receivables, and ensure compliance with credit control policies.</li><li>Monitor account balances to assess risk and determine appropriate actions, including credit holds or escalations.</li><li>Post account adjustments within approved thresholds and ensure all financial transactions are completed prior to monthly close.</li><li>Prioritize accounts for collections based on overdue amounts and aging, utilizing effective communication strategies to address payment issues.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-27T17:08:45Z
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