Washington, DC, 20080, USA
16 hours ago
Staff Accountant
Description Our client, a well-known and stable not for profit organization, is recruiting for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their finance team in Washington, DC. This role will support the month end close and financial reporting but focuses on managing cash receipts, accounts receivable, and financial reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance. As a vital member of the organization, you will oversee invoicing, payment processing, and close activities while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Core Responsibilities: • Record and reconcile daily cash transactions, ensuring all activity aligns with bank statements. • Issue invoices promptly and accurately, adhering to revenue recognition policies while maintaining proper records. • Manage accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, payment applications, aging reviews, and collection follow-ups. • Apply payments from various sources accurately and address discrepancies with customers or internal teams. • Perform revenue account reconciliations with third-party partners, resolving any issues in a timely manner. • Serve as the primary contact for payment processors and merchants, handling inquiries and reconciliation tasks. • Ensure accurate recording of member activities, payment applications, and adjustments. • Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement reviews. • Maintain accurate financial records for the organization, including donations and investments. • Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits. Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half or directly via LinkedIn for immediate consideration for this or one of our other active career opportunities in the Washington Metro area. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred - other equivalent experience may be considered. • 3 years or more years of experience in accounting, including accounts receivable and cash management. • Experience with accounting software such as Intacct and Bill.com, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. • Core knowledge of accounting principles and practices, especially for non-profits. • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with internal departments and external partners. 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) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .
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