Director of Accounting

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead the accounting function for an established professional services firm. This hands-on role will run day-to-day accounting, own financial reporting and budgeting, and serve as the main contact for outside accountants.

You will report to firm leadership. Key responsibilities include monthly close, cash-basis books, billing and collections, payroll coordination, and annual budgeting, with leadership in financial analysis and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience.
• Experience with cash-basis accounting is essential.
• Experience with billing, collections, financial reporting, payroll, and general ledger.
• Professional services accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with time and billing or practice management software is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Clear communicator who can work independently and own the function.

Responsibilities

• Run daily accounting operations: general ledger, A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, month- and year-end close.
• Maintain cash basis books and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee billing and collections; review invoices, monitor AR, resolve open balances with client-facing staff.
• Manage cash flow and banking activity including receipts, disbursements, distributions, and obligations.
• Coordinate payroll with outside provider; review payroll accuracy and retirement plan entries.
• Oversee accounting and reconciliation for client-held funds.
• Review expenses and employee reimbursements for policy compliance.
• Lead the annual budget process.
• Provide timely financial reporting and analysis to leadership.
• Collaborate with outside accounting firm on tax filings and year-end reporting.

Skills

Cash-basis accounting

Billing & collections

Financial reporting

Payroll

General ledger

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Time & billing software

Practice management software

Accounting systems

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Position Summary

The Director of Accounting will lead the accounting function for an established professional services firm. This is a hands‑on role. The person in this role will run day‑to‑day accounting, own financial reporting and budgeting, and serve as the main point of contact for the firm’s outside accountants. This person will report to firm leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Run daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month‑end and year‑end close.
• Keep the books on a cash basis and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee billing and collections, including invoice review, AR monitoring, and working with client‑facing staff to resolve open balances.
• Manage cash flow and banking activity, including receipts, disbursements, owner distributions, and upcoming obligations.
• Coordinate payroll with an outside provider, review payroll for accuracy, and oversee retirement plan contributions and related entries.
• Oversee accounting and reconciliation for client‑held funds.
• Review firm expenses and employee reimbursements for proper documentation and policy compliance.
• Lead the annual budget process.
• Provide leadership with timely financial reporting and analysis.
• Work with the outside accounting firm on tax filings, year‑end reporting, and related accounting matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of progressive, hands‑on accounting experience.
• Experience with cash‑basis accounting.
• Experience with billing, collections, financial reporting, payroll, and general ledger.
• Professional services accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with time and billing or practice management software preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Clear communicator who can work independently and own the function.

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.

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.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill.

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