Sr. Accountant
Robert Half · Bethesda, MD · 2 days ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Review expenditure activity to ensure costs are properly categorized and recorded within the general ledger.
- Monitor CIP and project-related accounts, researching variances and preparing required journal entries or adjustments.
- Maintain accurate asset records, including additions, transfers, retirements, and disposals.
- Record proceeds associated with dispositions and ensure subledger activity is properly reflected in reporting.
- Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Perform analyses of various balance sheet and project-related accounts, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Auxiliary in the preparation of internal reporting packages and management analyses related to investments and assets.
- Participate in system enhancement initiatives, including testing updates, validating reporting functionality, and supporting process improvements.
- Support compliance with internal controls and corporate governance requirements through accurate documentation and adherence to established procedures.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and leverage technology solutions.
- Provide documentation and analysis for internal and external audit requests.
- Collaborate with operational and accounting stakeholders to resolve accounting questions and improve information flow.
- Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, and other accounting assignments as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- 3-4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Experience supporting assets, capital projects, or similar accounting functions is preferred.
- Exposure to large organizational or multi-entity accounting environments is a plus.
- CPA designation or parts passed.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of attention to detail.
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to build productive relationships across functional groups.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.