Staff Accountant

About Us

Forward Global unites 350+ international strategists, communicators, and creators to achieve mission-critical objectives for public and private clients worldwide. We do so by helping global leaders, businesses, and institutions better understand, navigate, and mitigate risk, enhancing decision making and strengthening our clients’ strategic positions.

Forward Global prides itself on being an entrepreneurial firm with a close-knit, supportive team of professionals. Our model blends sophistication with agility. The seamless integration of government affairs, strategic communications, digital storytelling, and public affairs is integral to Forward Global’s work.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will play a vital role on our finance team, supporting day-to-day accounting operations including bookkeeping, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger functions. This position ensures financial accuracy and integrity while supporting the month-end close process and internal reporting. The Staff Accountant will collaborate closely with both the Accounting Manager and AP/AR Manager, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager with a dotted-line relationship to the AP/AR Manager.

This is a full-time, in-person role offering a dynamic environment, opportunities for process improvement, and direct engagement with our leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely bookkeeping, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Manage accounts receivable: Generate and send customer invoices, monitor payment status, follow up on overdue accounts, and reconcile accounts.
• Manage accounts receivable: Process vendor invoices, verify payment accuracy, prepare and execute payments, maintain vendor records, and resolve discrepancies. and employee reimbursements via Concur.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with vendors and customers to resolve payment issues and inquiries.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts, and monitor cash flow as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and reports.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure accounting records are in compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Collaborate with the AP/AR Manager and Accounting Manager to support operational finance needs and improvements.
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and development of internal controls.
• Support payroll processing and review of employee expense reimbursements.
• Participate in special projects and process enhancements to support a growing finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience, including bookkeeping, AP/AR, and general ledger responsibilities.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage Intacct, and Concur expense management system.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce and its integration with financial systems.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting best practices.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation).
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Forward Global welcomes the applications from all qualified candidates. As an equal opportunity employer, the Group promotes an inclusive and diverse work environment.