Staff Accountant (Contract-Hire) Beltsville

Addison Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Bonus eligible on conversion

Free parking

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Staff Accountant for a Beltsville, MD-based construction contractor. You will manage accounts payable, reconcile vendor statements, support payroll, and assist with month-end close under the Controller. This contract role offers conversion potential and bonus eligibility upon conversion.

You will also handle vendor communications, maintain records, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely payments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing accounts payable and reconciling vendor statements and invoices.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, researching discrepancies, and resolving payment inquiries.
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and filters.
• Experience with accounting software and familiarity with account reconciliations and month-end close.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential vendor and payroll information.
• Clear, professional communication with vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and field staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, reconcile invoices and vendor statements, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain vendor and subcontractor records and independently verify banking changes before updating payment information.
• Support customer billing and accounts receivable.
• Review timesheets, prepare payroll inputs, and provide backup coverage for the payroll lead.
• Assist with certified payroll reporting for applicable projects.
• Track equipment rentals, match rental invoices to field usage, and coordinate returns when equipment is no longer needed.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly and help improve close procedures and accounting trackers.

Skills

Accounts payable

Payroll support

Vendor management

Excel (advanced)

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Foundation accounting software

Job description

Role

Staff Accountant (AP, AR & Payroll Support)

Location

Beltsville, MD

Days in Office

5 days onsite, 40 hours per week, with free parking

Pay

$30–$38/hour on contract. Potential conversion salary of $65,000–$80,000.

Benefits & Bonuses

You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses. Upon conversion, the role is bonus-eligible. A conversion bonus payout is discretionary.

Employment Type

Contract with potential to convert

Reports to

Controller

Addison Group is seeking a Staff Accountant for an established construction contractor in Beltsville, MD. The role focuses on managing accounts payable, reconciling vendor statements and invoices, and resolving payment issues. You’ll also support customer billing, provide backup for payroll, and work directly with the Controller on month-end close and process improvements.

Must-Haves

• Hands-on experience managing accounts payable and reconciling vendor statements and invoices.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, researching discrepancies, and resolving payment inquiries.
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and filters.
• Experience with accounting software and familiarity with account reconciliations and month-end close.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential vendor and payroll information.
• Clear, professional communication with vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and field staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction accounting, job costing, or AIA billing experience.
• Experience with certified payroll reporting or subcontractor compliance, including certificates of insurance and W-9s.
• Experience with Foundation accounting software.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, reconcile invoices and vendor statements, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain vendor and subcontractor records and independently verify banking changes before updating payment information.
• Support customer billing and accounts receivable.
• Review timesheets, prepare payroll inputs, and provide backup coverage for the payroll lead.
• Assist with certified payroll reporting for applicable projects.
• Track equipment rentals, match rental invoices to field usage, and coordinate returns when equipment is no longer needed.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly and help improve close procedures and accounting trackers.

Interview Timing

Interviews are available this week.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.