Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Staff Accountant in Washington, DC. Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Process vendor invoices, expense reports, and check requests
• Manage customer invoicing, collections, and payment application
• Resolve payment discrepancies and maintain vendor and customer records
  
  

General Ledger Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications
• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure proper transaction coding
  
  

Month-End & Year-End Close:

• Assist with month-end closing processes to ensure deadlines are met
• Support preparation of financial statements and internal reports
• Compile and organize supporting documentation for auditors
  
  

Compliance & Internal Controls:

• Ensure adherence to company accounting policies and US GAAP (or applicable standards)
• Assist in implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
  
  

Other Duties

• Support special projects and analyses assigned by management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide accounting support for various initiatives
  
  

Requirements

• Experience processing vendor invoices, managing customer billing, and resolving payment discrepancies
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining chart of accounts
• Ability to support closing processes and compile documentation for financial reporting and audits
• Knowledge of accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP) and experience implementing process improvements
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and collaborate across teams
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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