Senior Accounting Leader - Cash Basis Budgeting & Reporting

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 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