Grants & International Accounting Manager (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

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.