About the Role
<span><span><span><b><span>Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller (Consulting)</span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span><span><span><b><span>Engagement Type:</span></b><span> Contract </span></span></span></span><br />
<span><span><span><b><span>Location:</span></b><span> Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite in Washington, DC<br />
<b>Compensation:</b> $60–$65/hour</span></span></span></span>
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<span><span><span><b><span>Position Overview</span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span><span><span><span>We are seeking an experienced <b>Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller–level consultant</b> to support and stabilize core accounting operations during a critical period of improvement. This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on month‑end close, audit support, grants accounting, and process documentation.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span><span><span><span>This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional who enjoys stepping into dynamic environments, addressing backlogs, improving processes, and delivering results within a defined engagement.</span></span></span></span>
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<span><span><span><b><span>Key Responsibilities</span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span><span><span><b><span>Month‑End Close & Core Accounting</span></b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span><span>Manage and execute the monthly close process</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Prepare journal entries, accruals, and recurring entries</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Complete and reconcile bank accounts</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><b><span>Audit, Tax & Compliance</span></b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span><span>Support audit finalization and coordinate with external auditors</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Assist with preparation and review of Form 990 filings</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Prepare audit schedules, documentation, and supporting analysis</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><b><span>Grants & Cost Allocations <i>(Nice to Have)</i></span></b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span><span>Prepare and manage monthly cost allocations, including indirect costs</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Allocate expenses in compliance with grant and regulatory requirements</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Support both federal and non‑federal grant reporting</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><b><span>Investments & External Accounting</span></b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span><span>Record investment activity and calculate gains/losses</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Obtain and reconcile investment statements</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><b><span>Payroll & Accounts Payable Support</span></b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span><span>Assist with bi‑weekly payroll processing via ADP Workforce Now</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Support expense reporting and accounts payable through Concur</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Coordinate payroll and AP entries as part of month‑end close</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><b><span>Process Improvement & Documentation</span></b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span><span>Document accounting policies and procedures</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Identify gaps and formalize consistent workflows</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Recommend and implement process improvements and controls</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><b><span>Special Projects</span></b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span><span>Support cleanup initiatives, system enhancements, and ad hoc accounting projects as needed</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><b><span>Qualifications & Experience</span></b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span><span>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>7+ years of progressive accounting experience</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Strong hands‑on experience with: </span></span></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span><b><span>Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)</span></b><span> – required</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>ADP Workforce Now</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Concur</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<li><span><span><span><span><span>Solid background in month‑end close, reconciliations, and audit support</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Experience with grant accounting and cost allocations is a plus</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Comfortable working in environments requiring cleanup and process formalization</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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