Accounting Manager - Join Robert Half in Takoma Park, MD

Robert Half is proud to partner with a leading construction company in Montgomery County, MD—conveniently located near Washington, DC—to find a talented Accounting Manager. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. If you have a passion for job cost accounting, financial reporting, and driving financial excellence in the construction industry, this position is your chance to make a significant impact.

About the Role

As the Accounting Manager, you will support multiple entities within a dynamic organization dedicated to redefining contractor training and industry standards. Reporting directly to leadership, you will handle comprehensive accounting operations, from payroll and invoicing to month-end closes and financial analysis. This hands-on role is perfect for someone with QuickBooks expertise who enjoys managing high-impact projects in a growing construction firm. Located in Takoma Park, Maryland, this position combines stability with growth potential in one of the hottest real estate and construction markets near the nation's capital.

With a salary range of $85,000 to $110,000 base plus bonuses and benefits, this role rewards experience and results. Takoma Park, MD, offers an ideal blend of urban accessibility and suburban charm, making it a prime location for accounting careers in construction finance.

Key Responsibilities

In this pivotal Accounting Manager position, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing full-cycle accounting operations and financial reporting across two companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Overseeing job cost accounting for construction projects, including event and project financials to track profitability.
• Designing and leading the month-end close process, streamlining workflows for efficiency.
• Administering biweekly payroll for diverse staff: salaried, commissioned, and hourly employees.
• Processing vendor invoices promptly to capture all available discounts and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitoring departmental expenses against budgets, investigating and reconciling variances to support cost control.
• Preparing detailed monthly financial statements and performing in-depth analysis for strategic decision-making.
• Handling all insurance reporting requirements with precision and timeliness.
• Calculating, tracking, and accruing revenues from special events and offers.
• Directing accounts receivable and payable functions to optimize cash flow.

These duties demand strong technical skills in QuickBooks (desktop preferred) and a proactive approach to accounting challenges in a construction setting.

Required Qualifications

To succeed as our Accounting Manager, you should bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management.
• At least 5+ years of hands-on, day-to-day accounting experience, culminating in financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, with a preference for desktop version, and a firm understanding of debits, credits, and core accounting principles.
• Progressive management experience in accounting, ideally in small business or entrepreneurial environments.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage time effectively amid competing priorities.
• Outstanding communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal—to collaborate across teams.
• A positive, professional attitude and unwavering commitment to excellence.
• Adaptability in a dynamic, for-profit construction company setting.
• Verifiable references and clean background/drug screening results.

Experience in construction industry accounting, job costing, or project-based financials is highly desirable for this Takoma Park, MD opportunity.

Why Join Us?

Partnering with Robert Half means joining a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions directly influence the company's trajectory. Our client is a respected leader in construction training and excellence, offering room for professional growth, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy the vibrancy of Takoma Park, MD, with easy access to Washington, DC, while advancing your career in accounting management.

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Ready to elevate your career? Apply now through Robert Half and connect with our recruiter, Caren Bromberg Bach, on LinkedIn or at 301.965.9035. This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary in the heart of Montgomery County!