Role Overview
The Ford Agency is hiring a Senior Accountant Temporary. This is a contract role in Bethesda. Part of The Ford Agency's Fp A hiring, posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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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), advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to manage reconciliations, reporting, and process improvements. This is a temporary 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
Compensation
- $35/hr
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.
To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Accountant Temporary position at The Ford Agency?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to The Ford Agency. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Accountant Temporary position at The Ford Agency located?
This position is based in Bethesda. The Ford Agency has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Accountant Temporary at The Ford Agency earn?
The Ford Agency has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Accountant Temporary role at The Ford Agency posted?
This role was posted on June 12, 2026 (yesterday). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Accountant Temporary role at The Ford Agency require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. The Ford Agency lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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