Financial Accountant

Overview:
Beacon Hill Financial has partnered with a client in Washington, DC to identify a Financial Accountant for a fully onsite role supporting day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close activities, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a structured environment with opportunities to support budgeting and reporting processes.

• Perform daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense processing, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

• Support month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of financial statements.

• Assist with preparing financial reports, schedules, and analyses for management review.

• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed (financial analyst exposure).

• Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.

• Support grant tracking, fund accounting, indirect rate application, or restricted/unrestricted funds management (for federal/nonprofit environments).

• Assist with ad hoc projects and process improvements.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and core accounting functions.

• Proficiency with Excel and general accounting/finance software.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a federal contracting or nonprofit organization.

• Familiarity with fund accounting, cost allocations, and grant/award compliance.

• Exposure to federally funded program reporting or indirect cost structures.
  

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™