Staff Accountant
Job details
- Pay
- $77,000 – $96,000 a year
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Staff / principal
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Oct 28, 2026
About this role
The Ford Agency has a terrific opportunity for a Staff Accountant to join one of DC's top global law firms. The successful candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environment, communicate professionally, and have a solid comprehension of basic accounting principles and of accounts payable.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stability and steady growth in a professional and collegial environment.
Responsibilities
Include:
- Assist with month-end and year-end processes
- Produce and process journal entries
- Reconcile general ledger and bank statements
- Prepare audit schedules and assist with audits of expense reports and vendor invoices
- Assess fixed asset additions and disposal reports evaluating gain/loss outcome
Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in Accounting
+ Law firm or professional services experience preferred
- Professional communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Advanced MS Excel
Compensation:
- $77,000 - $96,000 annually DOE
Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area and available to start immediately.
The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.
To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.