Robert Half
Staff Accountant
Columbia, MD
About the role
**About the Company**
A growing, project\-based services company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join a lean, highly visible finance team. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with an experienced CFO in a true right\-hand capacity within a two\-person accounting team.
**About the Role**
This role offers broad exposure across the accounting function and is ideal for someone who enjoys owning both day\-to\-day accounting and more strategic finance support. The Staff Accountant will be involved in full\-cycle accounting, including transactional work as well as project\-focused financial responsibilities. This position is perfect for someone who wants to learn the business from the ground up, make an impact, and grow over time.
**Responsibilities**
* Full\-cycle accounting support from transaction processing through month\-end close
* Accounts payable and accounts receivable
* Project billing, invoicing, and customer payment tracking
* Job costing and project\-level financial analysis
* Bank and account reconciliations
* Assisting with cash management and daily cash visibility
* Supporting month\-end and year\-end processes
* Maintaining accurate financial records and improving accounting workflows
* Partnering closely with leadership on ad hoc reporting and operational needs
* Assisting with additional administrative and business\-related functions as needed
**Qualifications**
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
* 2\+ years of accounting experience
* Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, and general ledger activity
* Exposure to project billing, job costing, construction, contracting, or other project\-based environments is a plus
* Self\-starter comfortable working in a small team environment
* Strong attention to detail and willingness to take ownership
* Ability to adapt, prioritize, and wear multiple hats
**Required Skills**
Self\-starter comfortable working in a small team environment, strong attention to detail, and willingness to take ownership.
**Preferred Skills**
Exposure to project billing, job costing, construction, contracting, or other project\-based environments is a plus.
**Pay range and compensation package**
Not specified in the job description.
**Equal Opportunity Statement**
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.
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