Senior Accounting Specialist

Posted March 20, 2026
Compensation Starting at $75,000 annually
LocationBethesda
Job Type Temp-to-Hire
Industry Associations

Job Description

The Ford Agency is actively seeking a Senior Accounting professional to join the accounting team of a prominent Bethesda-based firm. The ideal candidate will have strong general ledger and accounts payable experience, proficiency with accounting software (Sage and Concur preferred), and a proven ability to manage reconciliations, reporting, and process improvements. This is a temp-to-hire role and is available immediately.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, journal entries, and cash entries
  • Research and resolve accounting transaction issues
  • Manage accounts payable processing, expense reports, and purchase orders
  • Reconcile credit card statements and propose process improvements
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports, audited financial statements, and budget analyses
  • Support tax compliance reporting and FP&A-related reporting
  • Document finance policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls
  • Assist with departmental initiatives and ad-hoc projects
Qualifications Include:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
  • 3+ years' corporate accounting and accounts payable experience
  • CPA or in progress a plus
  • Proficiency in Sage Intacct and Concur a plus 
  • Strong expertise in MS Excel
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines and stakeholder needs
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset
  • Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to process improvement

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.