Senior Accountant | Temporary

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), advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to manage reconciliations, reporting, and process improvements. This is a temporary role and is available immediately.

• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of 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

• $35/hr

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