Accountant

Posted July 24, 2025
Compensation $25+ hourly DOE
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Temporary
Industry FinanceGovernment

Job Description

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a detail-oriented and adaptable Accountant to join a strategy-focused Financial Regulatory Board on a temporary basis. This individual will support the finance and accounting team in managing daily transactional processing, account receivables, payroll, monthly closes and reports. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accountant with compliance and reporting experience who is in between roles and looking for a great temporary position!

Responsibilities Include:
  • Support accounts payables and receivables functions, including cash receipts, vendor payments, electronic billings, collections, and exception handling.
  • Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and budget variance analysis; support reporting and software capitalization.
  • Conduct quarterly reconciliations for payroll, 401(k), and other benefit accounts.
  • Assist with financial, workers’ compensation, and retirement plan audits.
  • Review monthly investment reports for accuracy.
  • Perform additional tasks assigned to support the Finance departments.
Qualifications Include:
  • 3+ years of accounting experience required
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Professional communication and collaboration skills
  • Maintain confidential information and practice good judgement 

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.