Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations and provide dependable financial insight for a growing organization in Maryland. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day accounting activities while helping maintain accurate reporting, compliance, and cash flow visibility. The role partners closely with internal stakeholders to oversee billing, payroll-related accounting, tax reporting, and month-end close activities in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:• Oversee the full customer invoicing process, including account setup, invoice preparation, distribution, and follow-up on outstanding balances.• Monitor open projects and receivables, apply incoming payments accurately, and coordinate deposits to maintain current account records.• Lead recurring close activities by preparing accruals, reviewing revenue timing, recording payroll-related entries, and validating general ledger accuracy.• Produce weekly and monthly financial reports, analyze balance sheet and income statement activity, and highlight issues that require attention.• Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and maintain schedules for items such as prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and loan amortization.• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions while helping improve billing practices and overall accounting efficiency.• Complete required tax and compliance filings, including sales tax, payroll tax, and other business-related reporting at the federal and state levels.• Review payroll output and assist with administration related to employee benefit programs, ensuring processes remain accurate even when managed through external providers.• Participate in financial review meetings, present key performance indicators such as cash outlook and outstanding receivables, and help resolve billing concerns with internal teams.