Accounting Assistant – Accounts Payable & GL

Job Description

Junior Staff Accountant | Bates White Economic Consulting

The Tone:
This is an early career role at Bates White Economic Consulting, located in Washington, DC. Bates White is a boutique firm providing advanced economic, financial, and econometric analysis to a diverse client base including law firms, companies, and government agencies. This role is crucial for maintaining smooth financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting the firm’s overall financial health. It offers an opportunity for professional development within a supportive, collaborative, and collegial environment recognized as a top workplace.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Washington, DC
• Pay: $60000–$75000 yearly
• Mission: Ensure smooth financial operations, accurate monthly reporting, and reconciliation processes by supporting accounts payable and general ledger functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable Processing: Review and code employee expense reimbursements and vendor invoices for general ledger and project ledger accuracy.
• Payment Execution and Resolution: Prepare weekly payment files for reimbursements and vendors, support payment reconciliations, and help resolve discrepancies and inquiries.
• General Ledger and Month-End Support: Prepare journal entries, maintain fixed assets records and depreciation schedules, and assist with the monthly AP close and financial close processes.
• Financial Reporting and System Support: Compile supporting schedules for annual audits and ad hoc analysis, assist with Form 1099 reconciliation, and support accounting system upgrade testing.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with an understanding of general accounting principles and accounting ERP systems.
• Experience: 0-2 years of accounting experience.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent problem-solving skills, strong mathematical abilities, and an analytical mindset.
• Bonus: Internship or AP/GL experience, ability to handle confidential information with integrity, and effective communication and interpersonal skills.