Senior Accounting Specialist

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations in the Washington, DC area. This hands-on role requires strong general ledger, reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable experience and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include monthly reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close support, AP/AR processing, cash management, and preparing financial reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger.
• Hands-on accounts payable and accounts receivable experience.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes.
• Solid GAAP understanding and ability to analyze financial data.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Review and process accounts payable invoices.
• Maintain accounts receivable records and apply cash payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and customer account balances.
• Research and resolve payment and account discrepancies.
• Assist with cash management and treasury-related activities.
• Review financial documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting account analyses.
• Process accounting adjustments, write-offs, and other transactions.
• Respond to internal accounting and financial inquiries.
• Provide documentation and support during audits.
• Perform additional accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Account reconciliations

Journal entries

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Major ERP system

Job description

A well-established organization in the Washington, DC area is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations. This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone with strong general ledger, reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable experience who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete monthly account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities
• Review and process accounts payable invoices
• Maintain accounts receivable records and apply cash payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and customer account balances
• Research and resolve payment and account discrepancies
• Assist with cash management and treasury‑related activities
• Review financial documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare financial reports and supporting account analyses
• Process accounting adjustments, write‑offs, and other transactions
• Respond to internal accounting and financial inquiries
• Provide documentation and support during audits
• Perform additional accounting and finance duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting
• Hands‑on accounts payable and accounts receivable experience
• Experience supporting month‑end close processes
• Solid understanding of GAAP and standard accounting practices
• Ability to analyze financial information and identify discrepancies
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information confidentially

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a mid‑level or senior accounting capacity
• Experience using a major ERP or financial management system
• Exposure to treasury, cash management, or investment‑related accounting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience handling high‑volume financial transactions and reconciliations

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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