Senior Accounting Specialist: GL, Reconciliation & Close

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

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.