Accounting Manager

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead the month-end close process, and ensure accurate financial reporting. This hands-on role partners with leadership to drive process improvements and maintain GAAP compliance.

The position emphasizes supervising staff, managing reconciliations and audits, and preparing financial statements while supporting budgeting and forecasting efforts for the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and audits.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and staff.
• Lead the month-end close process and ensure timeliness.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Coordinate audits and respond to audit requests.
• Provide insights to leadership through financial analysis.
• Develop and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Audits

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Beacon Hill is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead the month-end close process, and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role is ideal for a hands‑on accounting professional with strong leadership skills and experience managing general ledger activities, reconciliations, audits, and financial statement preparation. The Accounting Manager will partner with leadership to drive process improvements, maintain compliance with GAAP, and support the continued growth of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support audit requests
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to leadership
• Develop and improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and other ad hoc projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior supervisory or management experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and audits
• Advanced Excel skills
• CPA preferred but not required
  

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.