Senior Accounting Professional

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The Ford Agency is actively seeking a Senior Accounting professional to join the accounting team of a prominent Bethesda-based firm. The ideal candidate will have strong general ledger and accounts payable experience, proficiency with accounting software (Sage and Concur preferred), and a proven ability to manage reconciliations, reporting, and process improvements. This is a temp-to-hire role and is available immediately.

Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, journal entries, and cash entries
• Research and resolve accounting transaction issues
• Manage accounts payable processing, expense reports, and purchase orders
• Reconcile credit card statements and propose process improvements
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports, audited financial statements, and budget analyses
• Support tax compliance reporting and FP&A-related reporting
• Document finance policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls
• Assist with departmental initiatives and ad-hoc projects

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years' corporate accounting and accounts payable experience
• CPA or in progress a plus
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct and Concur a plus
• Strong expertise in MS Excel
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines and stakeholder needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset
• Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to process improvement

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.