Remote Senior Accountant - GAAP & Government Grants

Talentify; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a CPA with 5+ years of accounting experience for a federally funded disaster recovery housing program. The role focuses on managing bank accounts, reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant financials across multiple funding streams in a fast-paced, remote setting.

The ideal candidate has CPA status, excels in Excel, and can operate independently in a structured, audit-ready environment. This long-term contract role offers remote work from Washington, DC area and substantial

Qualifications

• CPA credential required
• 5+ years accounting/finance experience
• Reconciliations experience
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• Experience handling high-volume transactions
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with multiple bank accounts and cash management
• Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment

Responsibilities

• Managing program-related bank accounts
• Performing ongoing reconciliations
• Ensuring GAAP-compliant accounting
• Supporting high-volume financial transactions (reimbursements, contractor payments)
• Partnering with compliance and program leadership
• Maintaining accurate financial records for audit readiness

Skills

CPA credential

Accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Bank reconciliations

High-volume transactions

Independent worker

Tools

Excel

Job description

Aston Carter seeks a CPA with 5+ years of accounting experience for a federally funded disaster recovery housing program. The role focuses on managing bank accounts, reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant financials across multiple funding streams in a fast-paced, remote setting.

The ideal candidate has CPA status, excels in Excel, and can operate independently in a structured, audit-ready environment. This long-term contract role offers remote work from Washington, DC area and substantial