Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller
Cherry Bekaert•Washington, DC
•$60 - $65•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller–level consultant 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. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong hands‑on experience with: Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) – required, ADP Workforce Now, Concur
- Solid background in month‑end close, reconciliations, and audit support
- Comfortable working in environments requiring cleanup and process formalization
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
Nice To Haves
- Experience with grant accounting and cost allocations is a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute the monthly close process
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and recurring entries
- Complete and reconcile bank accounts
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Support audit finalization and coordinate with external auditors
- Assist with preparation and review of Form 990 filings
- Prepare audit schedules, documentation, and supporting analysis
- Prepare and manage monthly cost allocations, including indirect costs
- Allocate expenses in compliance with grant and regulatory requirements
- Support both federal and non‑federal grant reporting
- Record investment activity and calculate gains/losses
- Obtain and reconcile investment statements
- Assist with bi‑weekly payroll processing via ADP Workforce Now
- Support expense reporting and accounts payable through Concur
- Coordinate payroll and AP entries as part of month‑end close
- Document accounting policies and procedures
- Identify gaps and formalize consistent workflows
- Recommend and implement process improvements and controls
- Support cleanup initiatives, system enhancements, and ad hoc accounting projects as needed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
