Beacon Hill · 4 hours ago
Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBeacon Hill is a staffing solutions company that delivers coordinated staffing services with a commitment to success. The Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager oversees outsourced accounting engagements and provides strategic financial guidance while managing multiple advisory projects for clients.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary advisor for assigned clients, providing insights on financial performance, accounting best practices, and operational improvements
Lead discovery sessions to understand client business models, workflow challenges, and strategic goals
Deliver monthly/quarterly financial review meetings, translating complex financial data into actionable business guidance
Oversee GL maintenance, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and other operational accounting tasks performed by staff
Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closes for multiple clients
Develop and maintain client accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, budgets, KPIs, dashboards, and rolling forecasts
Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for financial improvements
Advise clients on cash flow management, working capital strategies, and profitability analysis
Recommend and implement improvements to client accounting workflows and financial systems
Lead or support accounting system conversions and technology implementations (e.g., QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Expensify, Gusto)
Help clients design automation, standardization, and integration of accounting processes
Provide guidance on GAAP, revenue recognition, capital vs. expense treatment, and other technical matters
Coordinate tax planning and compliance with the firm's tax team or external providers
Assist clients with audit preparation and support documentation requests
Supervise, coach, and review the work of staff accountants and senior staff
Manage engagement budgets, timelines, deliverables, and client expectations
Provide ongoing training in accounting principles, technology tools, and advisory methodologies
Support drafting proposals, scopes of work, and advisory service offerings
Participate in internal initiatives to enhance the CAS practice's efficiency and capabilities
Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3-7+ years of public accounting or client advisory experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
Advanced proficiency in cloud‑based accounting platforms (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Intacct)
Excellent communication, client‑facing, and project management skills
Preferred
CPA, CMA, or CPA‑eligible
Experience managing outsourced accounting engagements or advisory projects
Background in process improvement, FP&A, or accounting technology implementations
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Federal and state leave programs
Company
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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