Accounting Analyst

Robert Half • Annapolis, MD • 3h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to support detailed financial review work for a Contract position based in Annapolis, Maryland. This role focuses on investigating reconciliation variances, analyzing transaction activity across multiple financial records, and producing clear documentation of findings. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, advanced Excel capability, and experience working through complex discrepancies in high-volume financial data.

Responsibilities:

Conduct in-depth reconciliation reviews by comparing banking activity, account records, and case-level financial information to confirm accuracy and completeness.

Investigate unmatched items and other financial variances, determine likely causes, and maintain thorough documentation of research outcomes.

Perform transaction-level analysis to trace discrepancies across multiple sources and support issue resolution with clear supporting detail.

Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger activity while identifying exceptions that require escalation or corrective action.

Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and related accounting transactions to verify proper posting and alignment across records.

Organize and summarize reconciliation results in spreadsheets and reports that support decision-making and audit readiness.

Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify financial exceptions, resolve open items, and improve the accuracy of recorded data. Requirements - Extensive experience in accounting, financial analysis, or reconciliation-focused work.

Demonstrated ability to complete complex reconciliations involving multiple data sources and high transaction volumes.

Strong knowledge of bank reconciliations, general ledger review, and core accounting operations.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze, organize, and validate large datasets.

Experience researching discrepancies and documenting findings with accuracy and attention to detail.

Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing functions, and general accounting processes.

Background in forensic-style financial review or discrepancy investigation is highly 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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