Accountant

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Washington, DC is seeking an Accountant to own day-to-day accounting with limited oversight. You will reconcile ledgers, prepare journal entries, and process AP/AR while ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and strong Excel and ERP skills; NetSuite experience preferred. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with general ledger and account reconciliations.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with an enterprise resource planning system.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and establish priorities in a changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly and investigate discrepancies or unusual activity.
• Prepare journal entries to accurately record financial transactions.
• Review and process accounts payable invoices, ensuring accounting information is accurate and complete.
• Reconcile vendor statements against accounting records and resolve differences.
• Reconcile customer statements against accounts receivable records and research outstanding balances.
• Perform accounts receivable, cash management, and treasury-related accounting activities.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and consistency with supporting accounting records.
• Process bad debt write-offs in accordance with established accounting policies.
• Review contracts and purchase agreements for accounting accuracy and policy compliance.
• Reconcile corporate credit card receipts and supporting transaction records.
• Prepare management reports summarizing accounting information and financial activity.
• Collect, organize, and analyze financial data to identify anomalies and resolve accounting issues.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with management and internal departments to address accounting questions and discrepancies.
• Assist with additional treasury, accounts receivable, and general accounting projects as assigned.

Skills

General ledger reconciliation

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Journal entries

Excel

ERP system

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Accountant (F3726981-HB) Washington, District of Columbia

Salary: USD70000 - USD80000 per year

Accountant

About the Opportunity

The ideal candidate has strong senior staff-level accounting capabilities and can quickly take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities with limited oversight. This opportunity is well suited for a proactive accountant who is comfortable researching discrepancies, managing multiple priorities, and working with complex financial information in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly and investigate discrepancies or unusual activity
• Prepare journal entries to accurately record financial transactions
• Review and process accounts payable invoices, ensuring accounting information is accurate and complete
• Reconcile vendor statements against accounting records and resolve differences
• Reconcile customer statements against accounts receivable records and research outstanding balances
• Perform accounts receivable, cash management, and treasury-related accounting activities
• Review financial statements for accuracy and consistency with supporting accounting records
• Process bad debt write-offs in accordance with established accounting policies
• Review contracts and purchase agreements for accounting accuracy and policy compliance
• Reconcile corporate credit card receipts and supporting transaction records
• Prepare management reports summarizing accounting information and financial activity
• Collect, organize, and analyze financial data to identify anomalies and resolve accounting issues
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Partner with management and internal departments to address accounting questions and discrepancies
• Assist with additional treasury, accounts receivable, and general accounting projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Approximately 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong hands‑on experience with general ledger and account reconciliations
• Experience performing both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries
• Working knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and determine appropriate resolutions
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with an enterprise resource planning system
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and establish priorities in a changing environment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using NetSuite
• Prior experience supporting treasury, cash management, or investment‑related accounting functions
• Experience reviewing financial statements and preparing management reports
• Background working within a large, multifaceted, or mission‑driven organization
• Experience researching and analyzing large or complex financial data sets