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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 and grow beyond traditional accounting responsibilities? This is an exciting time to join B&D's Finance & Accounting team as the organization continues to evolve and integrate with Project Management Advisors.

In this role, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting and financial activities while working closely with experienced leaders who are committed to your professional development. You'll have opportunities to build technical expertise, strengthen business acumen, contribute to process improvements, and take on increasing responsibility over time.

As B&D continues its Workday implementation and organizational growth, you'll help support evolving processes and gain valuable experience within a complex, multi-entity business environment.

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

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 seeking opportunities to expand your knowledge and contribute beyond your immediate responsibilities.

Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and other departments to support the organization’s continued growth and integration.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned within the scope of the role and within the employee's knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

2–3 years of accounting experience.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.

Experience with Workday or a similar ERP/accounting system preferred.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

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