Staff Accountant

Working at B&D means more than just having a job; it means building a career. Explore a future with B&D, which offers exceptional benefits, a collaborative multidisciplinary approach, an inclusive environment, and ample opportunities for career advancement.

Brailsford & Dunlavey and PMA have integrated hiring operations after our recent merger . Explore all of our open opportunities below.

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) leads the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to shape and deliver complex real estate and capital projects, providing strategic insight and end-to-end advisory services across the full project lifecycle.

B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle—from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond.

Are you an accounting professional who wants to understand the business behind the numbers, solve problems, and build toward something bigger than your next accounting task? This is an exciting time to join B&D’s Finance & Accounting team as the organization continues to evolve.

As B&D grows and integrates the two organizations, our accounting function is expanding and changing alongside the business. This role will provide exposure to a broad range of accounting and financial activities while working closely with experienced accounting leaders who are committed to developing your technical skills, bus iness acumen, and professional judgment.

For an early-career accounting professional aspiring to grow into greater responsibility—and potentially one day pursue a Controller or CFO path—this is an opportunity to gain visibility into how a complex, multi-entity organization operates financially. You’ll have the chance to learn across accounting functions, contribute to process improvements, and take ownership of work that directly supports the business.

This is not a role where you’ll simply inherit a static list of responsibilities. As B&D continues its Workday implementation, integrates operations following the combination with Project Management Advisors, and evolves its Finance & Accounting structure, there will be opportunities to help shape processes and take on new responsibilities as the organization grows.

This is a hybrid role in Washington, DC, with a 2-day-in-office requirement per week.

Prepare and process customer billing accurately and in a timely manner.

Perform monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.

Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.

Monitor accounts receivable activity and assist with collections as needed.

Maintain accurate, organized accounting records and supporting documentation.

Assist with audit requests, schedules, and supporting documentation.

Analyze financial data to identify trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.

Investigate discrepancies and work with internal stakeholders to understand and resolve accounting issues.

Develop an understanding of how accounting activities connect to broader business operations and financial reporting.

Apply critical thinking and sound judgment when identifying issues and determining appropriate next steps.

Participate in initiatives to improve accounting processes, workflows, and efficiency.

Help develop and document more effective accounting procedures and controls.

Contribute to the ongoing evolution of B&D’s financial systems and processes, including the Workday implementation.

Take ownership of assigned responsibilities while actively…