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Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller
Washington, DCWe are seeking a highly skilled, hands‑on Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller to support our finance team during an employee leave. This contract role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and has strong technical accounting abilities. Experience in non-profit trade associations and proficiency with NetSuite are highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports.
- Serve as backup for Accounts Payable (AP), including invoice processing and vendor management as needed.
- Serve as backup for payroll, supporting preparation, review, and submission processes.
- Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support audits, reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Support process improvements and documentation as applicable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA‑track a plus.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a non‑profit or trade association.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and operational accounting.
- NetSuite experience strongly preferred; comfort with hands-on system work.
- Experience supporting AP, payroll, and month-end close functions.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently in a contract role.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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