Description We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing financial processes. This Contract-to-permanent position requires expertise in accounting, project costing, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance. Responsibilities: • Manage all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts. • Ensure timely and accurate completion of year-end close processes while adhering to GAAP standards. • Monitor and analyze job costs to align with budgets and profitability objectives. • Prepare and review monthly financial statements, job cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and budget variance analyses. • Track and forecast project costs, identifying variances and assessing cost performance. • Maintain compliance with company and industry financial policies and procedures. • Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate job costing and financial tracking. • Utilize accounting software to streamline financial operations. • Support budgeting processes and provide insightful financial analysis to guide decision-making. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience. • Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles. • Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management. • Skilled in preparing financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and budget variance analyses. • Proficiency in accounting software. • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve variances. • Strong organizational and communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .