Senior Staff Accountant

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Location: Georgetown, Washington, DC (Onsite)

Overview

Beacon Hill Financial is partnering with a client in Georgetown, Washington, DC to hire a Senior Staff Accountant for their growing accounting team. This role owns core operational accounting with a strong emphasis on month‑end close, balance sheet management, internal audit support, and accounts receivable. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with sharp attention to detail and a solid foundation in day‑to‑day accounting operations. This position is fully onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Month‑End Close: Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments; ensure accurate cutoff and timely, GAAP‑compliant reporting.
• Balance Sheet Ownership: Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts; research variances; maintain supporting schedules and documentation.
• Audit & Controls: Support internal audit activities (testing, documentation) and maintain audit‑ready records aligned to internal control best practices.
• Accounts Receivable: Manage invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, and aging review; partner with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Process & SOPs: Help develop and document SOPs; identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls across accounting workflows.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in operational accounting, including month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and AR.
• Working knowledge of internal controls, audit support, and compliance best practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; thrives in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Experience with accounting systems such as Opera, BirchStreet, Blackline, or Ontrac is a plus. Hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience; CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus.