We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your accounting expertise while contributing to the success of the organization. Responsibilities: • Prepare and issue accurate invoices to clients, ensuring billing rates, hours, and expenses are correctly reflected. • Manage accounts payable processes, including executing vendor payments and reconciling vendor statements. • Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation for all financial transactions. • Record journal entries and assist with maintaining the general ledger. • Support month-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. • Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on outstanding payments. • Collaborate with team members to review financial data for consistency and accuracy. • Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records promptly. • Provide assistance in preparing financial reports and analyses as needed.

• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and managing general ledger accounts. • Strong knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes. • Experience in handling billing functions and generating client invoices. • Familiarity with financial reconciliation and maintaining audit-ready records. • Skilled in month-end close procedures and financial reporting. • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. • Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment. • Effective communication skills to interact with vendors, clients, and team members.

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Washington, DC
onsite
Temporary
29.45 - 34.10 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your accounting expertise while contributing to the success of the organization. Responsibilities: • Prepare and issue accurate invoices to clients, ensuring billing rates, hours, and expenses are correctly reflected. • Manage accounts payable processes, including executing vendor payments and reconciling vendor statements. • Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation for all financial transactions. • Record journal entries and assist with maintaining the general ledger. • Support month-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. • Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on outstanding payments. • Collaborate with team members to review financial data for consistency and accuracy. • Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records promptly. • Provide assistance in preparing financial reports and analyses as needed.
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