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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Representative to join our team in Reston, Virginia. In this role, you will play a vital part in managing essential accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with company policies and ethical standards. This position requires excellent organizational skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks to ensure smooth departmental operations.

• Monitor and manage the Accounts Payable inbox, addressing time-sensitive requests promptly.

• Process invoices and accounts payable transactions using Oracle and CashPro systems.

• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries, inter-division invoices, and reconciliations.

• Coordinate weekly benefit funding and handle payroll-related inter-division invoices.

• Maintain and update vendor databases, including setting up new vendors.

• Process and manage unclaimed checks, outstanding checks, due diligence letters, and escheatment filings.

• Extract and analyze data from various accounting systems, including PeopleSoft, Oracle, and AP workflow tools.

• Generate reports, resolve accounting discrepancies, and respond to inquiries from employees, vendors, and business units.

• Collaborate with the Finance Supervisor and Manager to implement process improvements and support audit requests. Requirements • Proven experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks and Oracle.

• Strong data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to process invoices and manage financial documentation accurately.

• Familiarity with general ledger entries and reconciliation processes.

• Knowledge of benefit funding and payroll-related accounting tasks.

• Excellent communication skills to address inquiries and coordinate with stakeholders.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards.

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.

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