Staff Accountant
Robert HalfRole Overview
Robert Half is hiring a Staff Accountant. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Washington. The posted range is $78k to $83k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Our client, an international cause oriented non-profit organization is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their finance team in Washington, DC. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support core accounting operations, and contribute to reliable reporting across the organization. This position works closely with operations to ensure transactions are properly recorded, payments are processed efficiently and will support the month end close with general ledger reconciliations and journal entries. This role is mainly remote but requires up to 2 days per month in office to perform certain duties therefore candidates are preferred to reside in the greater Washington, DC area. Responsibilities:
- Reconcile bank activity each month, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding issues to maintain accurate cash records.
- Coordinate weekly payments through approved banking and payment platforms, confirm timely disbursement, and regularly clear related balance sheet accounts.
- Record incoming funds in the accounting system, preserve supporting backup, and assist with periodic revenue reconciliation in partnership with fundraising stakeholders.
- Oversee employee advance activity by tracking postings, monitoring open balances, and following up on outstanding amounts.
- Perform accounts payable processing in accordance with internal controls, including invoice review, documentation checks, and approval workflow compliance.
- Administer company card and expense platforms, monitor receipt submission, and support staff with onboarding and day-to-day usage questions.
- Contribute to the month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling accruals and prepayments, and analyzing discrepancies in debtor and creditor balances.
- Support payroll-related payment activity for international employees and coordinate with the people team on setup needs for new hires.
- Post grant-related transactions, work with relevant teams on returned wires, and help maintain organized records for audit and compliance reporting.
- Assist with year-end reporting, audit preparation, required filings, and continuous improvement of finance and operational processes 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. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President, Robert Half for immediate consideration for this or one of our many current openings in the Washington, DC Metro area
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Staff Accountant position at Robert Half?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Robert Half. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Staff Accountant role at Robert Half remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Washington. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
How much does the Staff Accountant role at Robert Half pay?
Robert Half has posted a compensation range of $78k to $83k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Staff Accountant role at Robert Half posted?
This role was posted on May 5, 2026 (49 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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