Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Washington, DC)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Washington, DC

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Staff Accountant plays an important role in supporting the organization’s day‑to‑day financial operations. This position manages accounts payable, expense reporting, and accounts receivable processing; supports month-end close activities; maintains fixed asset records; prepares reconciliations; and assists with cash reporting and annual audit preparation. This role works under general supervision and collaborates closely with internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and well‑maintained financial data.

Job Responsibility:

Process vendor invoices and manage approvals in accordance with internal policies
Maintain vendor records and respond to inquiries
Assist with annual 1099 reporting
Maintain the expense reporting system
Review and reconcile employee expense reports against credit card statements
Provide staff training and support for expense submission
Assist with monthly accruals and related reconciliations
Record cash receipts and deposit checks
Apply payments received via check, ACH, credit card, or wire
Reconcile A/R sub-ledger to the general ledger
Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances
Prepare monthly account reconciliations and expense analyses
Record monthly revenue journal entries
Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and fixed assets
Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and internal financial reports
Track deferred revenue related to dues, sponsorships, and event registrations
Prepare schedules and gather supporting documentation for the annual audit
Respond to auditor requests promptly

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
nonprofit or association experience preferred
Working knowledge of GAAP
Experience with expense reimbursement tools preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft 365
strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)
High accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organizational and time‑management abilities
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff
Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
customer‑service‑oriented demeanor
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment
Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable in a hybrid work environment
Proactive with a commitment to learning and process improvement

Nice to have:

nonprofit or association experience preferred
Experience with expense reimbursement tools preferred

What we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life coverage
Retirement benefits
Paid vacation, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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