Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

Check how this applies to your own job

Skills this job asks for

Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.

About the job

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }

Accounting Consultant – Columbia, MD

Our client, a government contractor in Columbia, MD, is seeking an experienced Accounting Consultant to lead a critical accounting cleanup and year-end close project. This role will be responsible for bringing accounting records up to date, completing financial close activities, reviewing historical financial data, and helping establish accurate reporting processes moving forward.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on accounting professional with strong experience in year-end close, financial statement preparation and review, account reconciliations, and QuickBooks. CPA credentials are preferred, but candidates with equivalent high-level accounting experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Consultant:

The Accounting Consultant will lead the completion of 2024 and 2025 month-end and year-end close processes

Review, research, and reconcile outstanding accounting transactions and discrepancies

Clean up historical accounting records and resolve bookkeeping backlogs

Prepare and review financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and supporting schedules

Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts

Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and overall accounting activity for accuracy and completeness

Prepare journal entries and supporting reconciliations

Analyze general ledger activity and identify correcting entries where necessary

Review previously closed accounting periods and recommend adjustments as needed

Assist with audit preparation and ensure financial records are organized and properly documented

Provide guidance and recommendations to improve accounting procedures, controls, and reporting processes

Partner closely with leadership to transfer knowledge and support ongoing accounting operations

Qualifications for the Accounting Consultant:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

CPA or MBA strongly preferred, but not required

5+ years’ accounting experience; Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior-level accounting experience preferred

QuickBooks knowledge and strong Excel skills required

Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and identify issues with no internal accounting support

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Background:

Experience cleaning up accounting backlogs and correcting historical accounting records

Experience reviewing and improving accounting processes and controls

Ability to work through complex reconciliations and reporting deadlines in a high-pressure environment

Consulting, interim accounting, or project-based accounting experience is a plus

Location: Columbia, MD (100% On-Site) Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Compensation: $120,000-$137,000 depending on credentials and experience

#INNOV2026

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }

EB-8744217959