$143.91k
Agency: Department of State HeadquartersDepartment: Department of StateSalary: Starting at $143,913 Per year (GS 14)Dates: Open 09/21/2026 to 10/02/2026Schedule: Full-timeWork type: PermanentRelocation: FalsePosition ID:…
Finance & Accounting · Washington, DC
Accountant jobs in Washington, DC
Accountants record and interpret a company's financial activity. They prepare statements, reconcile accounts, close the books each month, and keep reporting in line with GAAP and tax requirements.
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$103k
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Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.Why This Role MattersThe Washington Post’s Finance Department is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Financial Accounting and Reporting team. This role is pivotal…
industries in relation to IFC’s Bond investment program. The position will report to the Senior Manager, Structured Products.Duties & Accountabilities: • Lead the development and growth of IFC's Bond investment program,…
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Agency: Offices, Boards and DivisionsDepartment: Department of JusticeSub agency: Justice Management Division, Office of Compliance and ReviewSalary: Starting at $121,785 Per year (GS 13)Dates: Open 09/15/2026 to 09/29/2…
Responsibilities:• Oversee daily corporate cash positions and help maintain accurate visibility into available liquidity.• Coordinate bank account administration, including account setup, closure activities, and recurrin…
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United Food and Commercial Workers U.S. Payroll Staff Accountant Based in Washington DC near Metro (on-site) Organization: United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is North America’s neighborhood uni…
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What accountants earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $33–$42 | $69k–$88k |
| Mid level | $42–$57 | $88k–$119k |
| Senior | $54–$75 | $112k–$156k |
Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAPGeneral ledger accountingMonth-end closeAccount reconciliationExcel (pivot tables, lookups)QuickBooks or NetSuiteFinancial statement preparationAccruals and journal entriesAttention to detail
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through your month-end close process.
Describe the sequence you own — accruals, reconciliations, review, reporting — and your typical close timeline. Mention anything you did to shorten or clean it up.
How do you handle a reconciliation that will not balance?
Show a methodical approach: isolate the period, check common culprits like timing and duplicates, and document the resolution rather than plugging the difference.
Explain the difference between accrual and cash basis accounting.
Give the textbook distinction, then a quick example of how the same transaction lands differently under each. Keep it crisp.
Tell me about a time you found an error in the books.
Explain how you spotted it, quantified the impact, corrected it with proper entries, and what control you suggested so it would not recur.
What accounting systems have you worked in?
Name the systems and what you did in them — entries, reports, closes — not just exposure. Mention any migration or implementation experience.
How do you stay current with accounting standards?
Cite concrete habits: CPE courses, firm updates, or following FASB changes relevant to your industry. One recent standard you adapted to makes it credible.
How do you handle pressure during close or audit season?
Talk about preparation and checklists rather than heroics: reconciling throughout the month and keeping schedules audit-ready reduces the crunch.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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State the scope of the books you managed: revenue size, entity count, or number of accounts reconciled monthly.
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Quantify close improvements, such as reducing close from ten days to six.
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Name your systems and Excel depth specifically; 'QuickBooks, NetSuite, pivot tables, XLOOKUP' beats 'proficient in Excel'.
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List CPA status or progress prominently, including exams passed if you are mid-license.
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Include one audit interaction, such as preparing PBC schedules with no material adjustments.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Staff Accountant
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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