Accounting Manager

Robert Half • Baltimore, MD • 4h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to provide hands-on financial leadership for a public sector organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can step into a fully onsite environment, guide daily accounting operations, and bring structure to a small finance team during an interim period. The role will focus on payables oversight, account reconciliations, month-end support, and team supervision while helping maintain accurate and timely financial records.

Responsibilities:

Direct day-to-day accounting activities in a fully onsite setting and provide steady leadership to support staff involved in transaction processing and administrative work.

Oversee accounts payable workflows by reviewing submissions, confirming appropriate coding, and helping ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and expenses.

Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate aging or unresolved items, and drive follow-up actions to clear outstanding balances.

Manage the review of employee and organizational credit card expenses to verify documentation, coding accuracy, and policy alignment.

Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing and reviewing key schedules, resolving discrepancies, and supporting timely completion of preliminary close tasks.

Supervise assigned team members, set priorities for daily work, and foster a collaborative approach that keeps accounting activities moving efficiently.

Support payroll-related accounting tasks as needed, including coordination of related entries, reviews, and issue resolution.

Work within financial systems to monitor transactions, review invoice activity, and maintain reliable accounting data.

Assist the finance team with reducing backlogs in reconciliations and improving the consistency of routine accounting processes.

Requirements

At least 5 years of accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility within an accounting or finance function.

Strong background in month-end close, account reconciliation, and accounts payable management.

Experience reviewing financial records for accuracy and supporting audit-ready documentation and financial statement processes.

Demonstrated ability to research discrepancies, resolve outstanding accounting items, and maintain organized records.

Effective people management skills with the ability to guide staff, assign work, and communicate clearly across a lean team structure.

Availability to work fully onsite in Baltimore, Maryland for the duration of the assignment.

Experience in public sector, nonprofit, or similarly structured organizations is preferred.

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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