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monthly and annual financial statements, reports, and visualizations for all real estate properties. This position performs complex accounting functions requiring professional judgment, including interpreting financial i…
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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or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or equivalent…
$70k - $75k
Job Title: Staff Accountant Department: Finance Status: Regular, full-time (with benefits) (IN-PERSON ROLE) Reports to: Senior Controller ABOUT BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER ( Building Bridges Across the River (Build…
$85k - $100k
pipeline of projects and growing our team to ensure effective delivery and seamless transition into operations. Job Summary The Accountant supports the Kettle River Operations by conducting and coordinating internal acco…
$30 - $33 per hour
and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Job Responsibilities • Performs accounts receivable accounting tasks including; adjustments, memos, month end journal entries an…
$59.59k - $74.63k
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…
$125k - $135k
United Food and Commercial Workers Compensation and Benefits Accountant Based in Washington DC near Metro (on-site) Organization: United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is North America’s neighborh…
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to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at . Job Description The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for providing accounting support to our US Apertures manufacturing plants. Th…
$65k - $80k
Role: Staff Accountant Hiring Type: Direct Hire Location: DC Office: Hybrid schedule Pay: $65k - $80k / year Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO Position Overview: The Staff A…
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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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