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Robert Half

Staff Accountant

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What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$77,610 / year median in Maryland

-9% projected decline

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Job Description

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Bethesda, Maryland. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions efficiently, and helping the team stay current on billing and payment activity. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in both payables and receivables, along with confidence using accounting software to manage high-volume financial data.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage vendor invoices from receipt through payment, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely processing.
  • Prepare and issue customer invoices, monitor outstanding balances, and follow up on overdue accounts to support healthy cash flow.
  • Record financial transactions and maintain organized accounting data with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Reconcile account activity regularly to identify discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Use QuickBooks and Deltek Costpoint to enter, track, and maintain financial information across accounting workflows.
  • Support month-end accounting activities by compiling documentation, updating records, and assisting with routine reporting.
  • Review invoice documentation for completeness and compliance before posting transactions into the system.
  • Assist with ongoing accounting process updates, including work related to invoice management tools or system-related workflow changes when needed. All interested candidates in the Staff Accountant opportunity and other full-time opportunities in Accounting Operations please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn. Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related finance support role.
  • Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
  • Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, QuickBooks is a plus
  • Strong data entry skills with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience processing invoices and managing transaction records efficiently.
  • Solid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
All interested candidates in the Staff Accountant opportunity and other full-time opportunities in Accounting Operations please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance