Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMWork Model: 100% In-OfficeCompensation: $63,500 – $70,000 annuallyAbout the OpportunityNRI Staffing is working with a Washington, DC–based professional services firm that is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Finance and Accounting team. This is a fully in-office role supporting a deadline-driven, high-accountability environment.Our client values professionals who take ownership of their work, meet deadlines without reminders, and thrive in fast-paced settings—particularly during month-end close, billing cycles, and other peak periods.Position OverviewThe Staff Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager and manage responsibilities across the full accounting cycle. This role requires strong attention to detail, proactive communication, and the ability to operate with urgency during high-volume periods. Reliable daily on-site presence is required.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and issue client invoices based on contracts, time and materials, and milestone schedulesReview billing rates, hours, and expenses for accuracy prior to invoicingApply cash receipts and reconcile accounts receivable balancesMonitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding receivablesResolve client billing and payment issues efficiently and accuratelyProcess vendor, subcontractor, and employee expense invoices with proper coding and approvalsExecute vendor payments in accordance with established schedulesReconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies independentlyMaintain complete, audit‑ready documentationPrepare journal entries and supporting schedules accurately and on timePerform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variancesSupport monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close under firm deadlinesMaintain general ledger accuracy for assigned accountsTrack project costs, billable expenses, and revenue by engagementPartner with project managers to ensure accurate billing and margin visibilityAssist with deferred revenue and work‑in‑progress schedulesSupport internal financial reporting and management requestsFollow accounting policies, internal controls, and documentation standardsIdentify issues early and take ownership through resolutionContribute to process improvements and system enhancementsFully in-office role with daily on-site presence requiredStandard business hours are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMAdditional hours required during month-end close, billing deadlines, and peak periodsMeeting deadlines takes priority over strict adherence to scheduled hoursAbility to plan workload effectively and communicate proactively is essentialQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably within a professional services or consulting environmentHands‑on experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and general ledger accountingExperience supporting month‑end close and balance sheet reconciliationsProficiency with accounting systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Deltek, or similar ERP platformsStrong Excel skills for reconciliations and analysisAbility to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracyProven ownership mindset and comfort operating in a high-accountability environmentExperience with time‑and‑materials or project-based billing strongly preferredPrior experience working in a fully in-office, deadline-driven finance team preferredAdditional InformationApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available#J-18808-Ljbffr