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13 results for Temporary Accounting And Finance in Washington, DC

Accountant
  • Riverdale, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A state agency is seeking an accountant for a contract position onsite at their Riverdale location.</p><p>Duties include:</p><ul><li>month/year-end close</li><li>journal entries</li><li>reconciliations</li></ul>
  • 2026-06-19T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Washington, DC
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a remote team aligned to the Washington, District of Columbia time zone. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting fundamentals, a careful approach to documentation, and the ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, this position focuses on accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, billing support, and expense processing through the end of the year with potential for extension.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and processed on schedule.<br>• Review receipts, statements, and supporting documentation to confirm completeness and alignment with funding and expense records.<br>• Prepare and submit expense reports while maintaining organized financial backup for each transaction.<br>• Reconcile invoices, account statements, and other financial records to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Support billing-related tasks and help maintain accurate accounting data across routine financial processes.<br>• Verify funding details and payment information to ensure proper documentation and compliance with established procedures.<br>• Maintain a high level of accuracy in daily accounting work and build trust through dependable, self-directed performance.<br>• Use Excel and, when applicable, NetSuite to track, organize, and update financial information efficiently.
  • 2026-06-17T00:00:00Z
Financial/Inventory Analyst
  • Vienna, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Financial and Inventory Analyst to support data-driven inventory, purchasing, pricing, and profitability decisions within a healthcare-focused environment in Vienna, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in turning complex operational data into clear insights that improve product availability, financial performance, and planning accuracy. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical expertise, business intelligence capabilities, and the ability to build practical reporting solutions for both operational and strategic stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Examine inventory, supplier, purchasing, pricing, and margin data to uncover patterns, operational risks, and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Review stock position, replenishment activity, inventory movement, and accuracy trends to help balance product availability with cost control.</p><p>• Provide analytical support for buying and pricing decisions by evaluating costs, profitability, and vendor performance.</p><p>• Produce forecasting models, inventory strategies, and replenishment guidance to strengthen demand planning and overall inventory results.</p><p>• Design, update, and manage recurring reports, dashboards, scorecards, and BI deliverables that inform leadership and business teams.</p><p>• Measure and communicate key performance indicators related to forecast quality, inventory condition, supplier effectiveness, purchasing outcomes, and profit performance.</p><p>• Use Excel, Power BI, SQL, and automation methods to streamline reporting processes, improve data quality, and increase efficiency in analysis workflows.</p>
  • 2026-06-09T00:00:00Z
Technical Accounting Manager
  • Centreville, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 71.25 - 82.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to support critical accounting initiatives for a company preparing for public-company readiness. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for a hands-on candidate who can bring strong technical accounting knowledge, improve accuracy across financial processes, and help maintain well-organized reporting practices. The role will partner closely with accounting and finance stakeholders to strengthen close activities, support compliance efforts, and enhance documentation across key workstreams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead major accounting projects by applying technical guidance and translating requirements into practical financial reporting actions.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities, helping ensure the general ledger is accurate, complete, and supported by timely journal entries.</p><p>• Review and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts to identify issues, resolve discrepancies, and maintain reliable records.</p><p>• Support financial statement audit activity by preparing schedules, coordinating requested materials, and addressing auditor questions efficiently.</p><p>• Manage accounting areas such as commissions and royalties, ensuring calculations, entries, and related support are handled consistently.</p><p>• Prepare and review accounting documentation, including memos, process narratives, and control-related support for key transactions.</p><p>• Contribute to public company reporting readiness by organizing data, aligning reporting practices, and supporting disclosure-related requirements.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams on accounting process improvements and, when applicable, assist with transition-related work as part of broader project responsibilities.</p>
  • 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A local government agency is seeking a Senior Accountant for a contract assignment.</p><p>Some of their general responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Preparing financial statements</li><li>Maintaining and reconciling accounts</li><li>Assisting with journal entries</li><li>Assisting with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Ensuring all accounting tasks and financial records comply with generally accepted accounting principles</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2026-06-16T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Rockville, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A large financial service firm in Rockville is looking for a Senior Accountant for an in-office position.</p><ul><li>Preparing financial statements</li><li>Maintaining and reconciling accounts</li><li>Preparing and filing tax returns</li><li>Assisting with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Ensuring all accounting tasks and financial records comply with generally accepted accounting principles (<strong>GAAP</strong>).</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-12T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support financial operations and provide accurate cost reporting for a long-term contract opportunity in Mclean, Virginia. This role focuses on analyzing production and operational costs, maintaining reliable standard costing data, and delivering insights that strengthen budgeting and financial decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting expertise and a practical approach to cost analysis in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and maintain detailed cost reports to track production expenses, variances, and overall financial performance.<br>• Review manufacturing cost data and evaluate trends to identify inefficiencies, savings opportunities, and areas requiring corrective action.<br>• Manage standard cost calculations and updates to ensure product costing remains accurate and aligned with business activity.<br>• Analyze material, labor, and overhead expenses and explain cost variances to finance and operational stakeholders.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, inventory valuation, and month-end close activities.<br>• Reconcile cost-related accounts and verify the integrity of financial records connected to manufacturing operations.<br>• Develop reporting and analysis that helps leadership make informed decisions regarding pricing, margins, and operational performance.
  • 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support a finance team in a contract capacity. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who can manage complex financial transactions, maintain accurate records, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. The role requires strong analytical skills, adaptability, and effective communication while supporting day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee accounting activities for assigned areas, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and properly documented.</li><li>Provide accounting support and financial analysis, including trend review and account performance evaluation.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis to support an accurate and timely close.</li><li>Complete cash reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and help maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.</li><li>Review selected transaction postings and reconciliation work prepared by other team members to confirm accuracy and adherence to established standards.</li><li>Support internal control efforts through documentation, testing, and continuous process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external auditors by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and assisting with audit-related activities.</li><li>Participate in testing for system updates and process changes that affect accounting workflows.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc financial reports and assist with special projects, team coverage, and other accounting-related assignments as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-19T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a non-profit organization in Washington, District of Columbia. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing core accounting activities, and helping ensure timely completion of monthly reporting cycles. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly close activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping deliver accurate financial results on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by recording accounting activity, validating transactions, and resolving discrepancies as they arise.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support to ensure completeness and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to keep records accurate and current.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations regularly and follow up on outstanding items to ensure proper cash reporting.</p><p>• Support accounting operations within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including transaction review, reporting, and data accuracy.</p><p>• Assist with nonprofit financial processes and reporting requirements, applying accounting practices relevant to mission-driven organizations.</p>
  • 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Alexandria, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Alexandria, Virginia. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with monthly close activities, and handling a range of balance sheet and expense-related analyses. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priority requests in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform detailed reconciliations for general ledger accounts to ensure balances are accurate, supported, and resolved in a timely manner.</p><p>• Manage accounting activities related to prepaid expenses, including tracking, amortization, and proper period recognition.</p><p>• Review and record entries associated with loan investments and related account activity in accordance with established accounting practices.</p><p>• Support the calculation and analysis of allowance for loan loss balances, ensuring documentation is complete and organized.</p><p>• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and verify that expenses are properly coded and recorded.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end close by preparing journal entries, validating account balances, and addressing outstanding accounting items.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate variances to maintain the integrity of cash-related records.</p><p>• Support the preparation of the quarterly 5300 Call Report.</p>
  • 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a long-term contract opportunity supporting a dynamic accounting team in Owings Mills, Maryland. This position is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, manage essential accounting activities with confidence, and grow into broader senior-level responsibilities over time. The role offers strong exposure to leadership, a collaborative team environment, and the chance to contribute meaningful improvements across core accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations for revenue activity across U.S. operations and customer-related fund accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>• Prepare and review bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.<br>• Record journal entries and maintain supporting documentation in alignment with month-end and ongoing accounting activities.<br>• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts each month, identifying fluctuations and explaining key drivers.<br>• Provide accounting support for accruals and other period-end adjustments to help maintain accurate financial reporting.<br>• Assist with accounting activities tied to B2C and third-party marketplace transactions, ensuring proper treatment and consistency.<br>• Contribute to month-end close, external audit requests, and internal control-related accounting support as needed.<br>• Generate ad hoc financial reports and participate in special projects aimed at improving accounting operations and reporting quality.
  • 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A reputable firm in Gaithersburg is seeking a bookkeeper to work in their office.  </p><p> </p><p>Duties include: </p><ul><li>processing accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>managing bank reconciliations</li><li>payroll processing</li><li>posting journal entries.  </li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-16T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Riverdale, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for an organization based in Maryland. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with strong general ledger experience who can maintain accurate financial records, assist with tax-related activities, and contribute to reliable month-end and year-end reporting. Candidates with a background in government fund accounting, particularly within state or local government environments, will be highly valued.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage general ledger activity, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining proper supporting documentation for all accounting adjustments.<br>• Reconcile account balances and investigate variances to help preserve the integrity of financial reporting.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close processes by reviewing records, resolving discrepancies, and finalizing account activity.<br>• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax responsibilities, including compiling data and supporting filing requirements.<br>• Contribute to the preparation of corporate tax return information by organizing financial details and responding to documentation needs.<br>• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and applicable reporting requirements.<br>• Provide accounting support for fund-based reporting needs, with preference for experience in state or local government accounting environments.
  • 2026-06-18T00:00:00Z