11 results for Cost Accountant in Hagerstown, MD

Project Accountant

Mount Holly Springs, PA
onsite
Temporary
24 - 34 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to join our team in Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania, to own project financials from kickoff through closeout. You’ll handle AIA progress billing , manage sales/use tax compliance, track project costs, and partner closely with Project Managers to keep budgets, margin, and cash flow on target. What You’ll Do: <ul><li>Prepare and submit AIA G702/G703 applications, align with Schedule of Values, track retainage, and reconcile billings to contracts and change orders.</li><li>Support revenue recognition (percent complete / completed contract as applicable) and prepare WIP schedules.</li><li>Calculate, file, and remit state and local sales/use tax; maintain exemption certificates; resolve notices; ensure proper tax coding for materials, equipment, and subcontractor invoices.</li><li>Set up jobs, budgets, and SOVs; track labor, materials, subs, and equipment costs; analyze budget vs. actuals and margin by project.</li><li>Process change orders and ensure financial impact is reflected in budgets, billings, and forecasts.</li><li>Monitor project cash flow; support collections and lien waivers as needed.</li><li>Prepare project P&Ls, WIP and backlog reports, accruals/deferrals, and variance analyses.</li><li>Partner with PMs and Operations to present results and drive corrective actions.</li><li>Maintain documentation for audits; enforce purchasing, approval, and contract controls; ensure GAAP compliance.</li></ul>
2026-03-07T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Boiling Springs, PA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
31 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our manufacturing company. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and skill development. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales tax and general accounting functions, including working with the general ledger and reconciling accounts. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review corporate tax returns to ensure compliance with regulations.• Manage sales tax processes, including calculations and filings.• Record and reconcile journal entries in the general ledger.• Perform account reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial statements.• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate reporting and documentation.• Maintain organized and up-to-date accounting records.• Support audits by providing relevant documentation and explanations.• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data.• Utilize accounting software, including JD Edwards or comparable systems, for efficient processing.
2026-03-07T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Carlisle, PA
onsite
Temporary
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and month‑end activities. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate financial records, and contributing to a dependable accounting function. What This Role Offers: <ul><li>Exposure to full‑cycle accounting.</li><li>A supportive team environment with room for growth.</li><li>The opportunity to build strong foundational accounting experience in a stable organization.</li></ul> Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month‑end close.</li><li>Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring accuracy across key balance sheet and income statement accounts.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial accounts.</li><li>Assist with AP/AR functions, including invoice processing, payment posting, and account follow‑up.</li><li>Support fixed asset tracking, depreciation calculations, and related reporting.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis.</li><li>Contribute to financial reporting packages and variance analyses.</li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives within the accounting team.</li></ul>
2026-02-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Frederick, MD
onsite
Temporary
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our team in Frederick, Maryland. This is a long-term contract position offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to essential financial operations while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of accounting principles and demonstrate expertise in managing various financial tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities:• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of liabilities and intercompany transactions.• Maintain detailed financial records and oversee fixed assets, including depreciation calculations.• Manage monthly sales tax reconciliations. • Prepare and process weekly expense reports. • Ensure compliance with audit requirements and accounting standards.• Collaborate with team members to address additional responsibilities as needed.
2026-02-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Potomac, MD
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a dynamic real estate development organization based in Montgomery County (off of I-270). This role is integral to ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records across a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, and retail properties. As part of the accounting team, the Staff Accountant will collaborate closely with the Controller and other team members to maintain compliance with financial standards and support key accounting functions. Responsibilities:· Perform accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, coding, and payment preparation, and record related general ledger entries and supporting documentation in accordance with established policies and controls· Perform accounts receivable and cash receipts activities, including recording deposits, posting receipts, and supporting routine collections tracking and reporting· Support the month-end close process through timely preparation of assigned reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation, including bank and credit card reconciliations· Support intercompany accounting activities, including recording intercompany journal entries, monitoring balances, and preparing related billings· Prepare assigned financial reports and supporting schedules for internal reporting, tax preparation, and compliance requirements· Maintain organized, accurate, and auditable workpapers to support review and approval processes· Identify discrepancies, issues, or variances and escalate in accordance with established procedures and review protocols· Coordinate with the Controller, Accounting Managers, and other team members to resolve routine accounting questions, follow-ups, and information requests The ideal candidate for this Staff Accountant role will have a BS in Accounting, 3+ years of accounting experience coming out of another real estate company, professional services or a multi-entity environment and experience preparing JE's, recs, AP, AR, GL and month end close. This role is 3 days/week in the office, and the comp range is 75K-100K in base salary. To apply to this Staff Accountant role please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.
2026-02-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Sterling, VA
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 92000 USD / Yearly
My client in Loudon County, VA, a well-respected, well-established, and growing ($2B+ in revenue) construction company, is looking for a detail-oriented project accountant to join their team. This role focuses on managing financial operations for construction projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking, compliance, and profitability analysis. You will be assigned a very large construction project along with smaller less complex projects. This job is primarily onsite 4-5 days. This is a project accountant position and the company favors candidates with construction experience. <ul><li>Project Billings: Compile, prepare, and analyze monthly project billings in accordance with contract requirements.</li><li>Financial Analysis: Perform financial analysis and reconcile project costs against the project budget.</li><li>Vendor Compliance Management: Oversee vendor compliance, including managing insurance, lien waivers, retention, and W-9s.</li><li>Cost Tracking and Reporting: Produce and analyze job performance and profitability through job cost tracking reports.</li><li>Status Reporting and Budget Maintenance: Assist in the preparation of status reports while maintaining accurate project statuses and budget information.</li><li>Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve both basic and complex project-related accounting issues in a timely manner.</li></ul> If you are interested in this position, please apply to this posting or send your resume in confidence to Cesario Brooks. Find me on LinkedIn.
2026-02-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Sterling, VA
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 83000 USD / Yearly
Execute firmwide accounting and financial reporting activities as a Staff Accountant for a prestigious healthcare firm. The responsibilities for this Staff Accountant role consist of reviewing compliance activities across legal entities, playing a key role in month-end and year-end close, financial analysis, audit support, and maintaining strong internal controls. In this role, you will also prepare and maintain monthly account and bank reconciliations, maintain the fixed assets schedule and ensure the fixed assets subledger reconciles to the general ledger. The ideal candidate for this role should have the ability to assist payroll as needed, participate in the annual budgeting process, and interpret complex financial information. Everyday Responsibilities· Prepare journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and account analysis· Assist with daily accounting functions· Reconcile and monitor collection accounts· Ensure compliance with applicable standards (GAAP)· Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts· Monitor the record keeping system· Prepare daily credit card transactions· Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation needed
2026-02-24T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Herndon, VA
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a dynamic international technology company based in Herndon, Virginia. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to technical and policy accounting efforts while collaborating with senior finance leaders. The organization offers great work-life balance and flexibility, and a hybrid schedule with that is primarily work from home. If you are passionate about complex accounting projects and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this position provides competitive compensation and a balanced work-life environment. The company offers comprehensive suite of benefits including medical/health insurance options. Responsibilities:• Coordinate/analyze revenue recognition under ASC 606, and maintain documentation• Prepare/review lease-related journal entries under ASC 842• Prepare financial filings and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.• Collaborate with senior finance and accounting leadership to address complex accounting challenges.• Support audit processes by providing accurate financial data and documentation.• Conduct detailed reviews of technical accounting policies to maintain consistency and accuracy.• Participate in ad hoc projects focused on enhancing accounting practices and procedures.• Utilize accounting software systems to streamline reporting and data analysis.• Monitor and interpret changes in accounting regulations to ensure timely adoption and compliance.
2026-02-19T00:00:00Z

Senior Tax Accountant

Rockville, MD
onsite
Permanent
95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
Our client is a rapidly growing, well capitalized world leader in their sector, is recruiting for their new Senior Tax Accountant. This challenging position will be responsible for corporate tax compliance, income tax provisions, and partnership taxation. The role will manage complex tax processes and build effective relationships across various departments as the company moves forward with cutting edge new energy projects. This exciting Senior Tax Accountant position will clearly allow you to add your signature on the organization as the company’s reach expands. Reporting to a talented Tax Manager, who is known to be a strong mentor, you will: • Oversee and monitor income tax payments, including quarterly estimates, extensions, and annual tax returns for partnership funds.• Maintain and coordinate the tax compliance calendar, ensuring alignment with external service providers.• Handle communications from federal and state tax authorities, including tracking, documenting, and responding to tax notices.• Facilitate annual nexus reviews for income tax compliance.• Review and interpret legal documents and contracts to ensure accurate tax reporting.• Collaborate with teams across Accounting, Finance, Asset Management, and other departments to gain insights into financial performance and transactions.• Utilize technological tools to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency in tax processes.• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the tax function. Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience, certifications and other business needs. The client offers medical benefits as part of their compensation package. Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President, Robert Half for immediate consideration for this or one of ourmany current openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.
2026-02-20T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Sterling, VA
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are recruiting on behalf of a construction company seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team in Sterling, Virginia. This is a fully in-office position supporting both the accounting and administrative functions of a busy, project-based environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong bookkeeping experience, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in QuickBooks Online. Responsibilities Maintain accurate records of daily financial transactions, including posting approximately 5–15 entries per dayManage accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely processing, documentation, and follow-upPerform regular bank reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies to maintain financial accuracyCreate and distribute invoices for new job orders, ensuring proper documentation and timely deliverySet up new customer profiles in the accounting system (approximately 5–10 entries daily)Coordinate with vendors to order supplies and maintain appropriate inventory levelsUpload and organize financial reports within QuickBooks Online for tracking and analysisPrepare project estimates and client invoices with a high level of accuracy and attention to detailCoordinate payroll processing for employees in partnership with the Owner (ADP)Provide general administrative support to help ensure smooth day-to-day office operations
2026-02-25T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Herndon, VA
onsite
Temporary
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
Our client in Herndon is seeking a talented accounting clerk to join their team.
2026-02-27T00:00:00Z