Junior Staff Accountant

The Ford Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to join one of DC's top global law firms. The successful candidate must meet tight deadlines, communicate professionally, and have a solid understanding of basic accounting principles and accounts payable.

Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, ledger and bank reconciliations, audit schedules, and asset addition/disposal reviews. This is a stable growth opportunity in a professional, collegial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field is required.
• Minimum 1+ year of accounting experience; law firm or professional services preferred.
• Strong communication and meticulous attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end processes.
• Produce and process journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger and bank statements.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist with audits.
• Assess fixed asset additions and disposal reports.

Skills

Accounting principles

Accounts payable

Excel proficiency

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Ford Agency has a terrific opportunity for a Junior Staff Accountant to join one of DC's top global law firms. The successful candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environment, communicate professionally, and have a solid comprehension of basic accounting principles and of accounts payable. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stability and steady growth in a professional and collegial environment.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist with month-end and year-end processes
• Produce and process journal entries
• Reconcile general ledger and bank statements
• Prepare audit schedules and assist with audits of expense reports and vendor invoices
• Assess fixed asset additions and disposal reports evaluating gain/loss outcome

Qualifications Include

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1+ years of experience in Accounting
• Law firm or professional services experience preferred
• Professional communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Compensation:

• $77,000 - $96,000 annually DOE

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area and available to start immediately.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.