Grants and International Accounting Contractor

Kforce Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Grants and International Accounting Contractor to support its grants and operations accounting teams.

The ideal candidate will handle hands-on accounting work, perform reviews, and partner with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting across domestic and international operations. The role requires strong accounting skills, experience with grants, and the ability to guide non-finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience performing both hands-on accounting work and review-level responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience reviewing and preparing journal entries.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with large datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review account reconciliations for complex balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Provide accounting guidance and support to operational and program teams.
• Review financial activity across multiple entities, departments, and funding sources.
• Analyze accounting transactions to ensure compliance with applicable accounting policies and grant requirements.
• Assist with grant-related accounting activities, including revenue recognition and expense allocations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and improve financial processes.
• Support financial reporting, account analysis, and audit preparation activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and increased efficiencies.
• Participate in special projects and system-related initiatives as needed.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Journal entries

Month-end close

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Workday

Oracle

SAP

Dynamics

NetSuite

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Washington, DC that is seeking a Grants and International Accounting Contractor. Position Summary: Our client, a large mission-driven organization with domestic and international operations, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager-level consultant to support its Grants and Operations Accounting team. This individual will partner closely with accounting, finance, and operational stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, accounting compliance, and support for complex grant-funded activities. This role combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with review, analysis, and business partnership functions. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable preparing and reviewing accounting work, supporting month-end close processes, and providing guidance to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review account reconciliations for complex balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries and supporting documentation
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Provide accounting guidance and support to operational and program teams
• Review financial activity across multiple entities, departments, and funding sources
• Analyze accounting transactions to ensure compliance with applicable accounting policies and grant requirements
• Assist with grant-related accounting activities, including revenue recognition and expense allocations
• Partner with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and improve financial processes
• Support financial reporting, account analysis, and audit preparation activities
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and increased efficiencies
• Participate in special projects and system-related initiatives as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience performing both hands-on accounting work and review-level responsibilities
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience reviewing and preparing journal entries
• Experience supporting month-end close processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with large datasets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Grant-funded organization experience
• Public accounting background
• Multi-entity or global accounting experience
• Experience supporting complex funding arrangements
• Experience with major ERP systems such as Workday, Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms
• Experience working with indirect cost allocations and grant reporting
• Experience supporting distributed teams across multiple locations

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.