Accounting Manager

Robert Half • Columbia, MD • 2h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support key accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Columbia, Maryland. This role will guide day-to-day financial activities, provide oversight across core accounting functions, and help maintain accurate and timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership in close processes, balance sheet review, and project-based financial analysis, with additional value placed on experience related to grant accounting and billing.

Responsibilities:

Lead daily accounting activities across multiple functional areas, ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.

Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain strong financial controls.

Coordinate month-end close efforts and help drive the timely preparation of financial results.

Partner with team members to evaluate project financial data and provide meaningful analysis for business decisions.

Oversee general ledger activity and resolve discrepancies through detailed review and follow-up.

Support accounting operations connected to research or grant-funded programs, including billing and related financial tracking when applicable.

Provide guidance to accounting staff and help prioritize workloads across corporate and research-focused responsibilities.

Assist with operational changes, including process updates or system-related adjustments, as needed. Requirements - Demonstrated experience managing accounting operations in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

Strong background in month-end close, general ledger activity, and balance sheet reconciliation review.

Proven ability to review and approve journal entries with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Experience analyzing financial results, projects, or cost activity to identify trends and issues.

Working knowledge of grant accounting, grant billing, or research-related finance processes is preferred.

Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote work environment.

Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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.

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