Basic information
Job Name:
AR Staff Accountant
Location:
Washington, DC
Line of Business:
Finance
Job Function:
Investor Services
Date:
Monday, October 27, 2025
AR Staff Accountant
The Carlyle Group
Accounting & Finance
Washington, USA
USD 75k-85k / year
Posted on Oct 27, 2025
Position Summary
This position is primarily responsible for billing activities, cash application and check handling. Billing includes recoverable expenses and fees. Responsibilities related to recoverable expenses include reporting, assisting in review, responding to inquiries, recording corrections and adjustments, billing and any other associated task. Billing activities must adhere to the accounts receivable and billing policies. Cash applications include daily application of accounts receivable payments for both wire and check payments. Position is responsible for limited handling of accounts receivable payment and firm/fund tax refund deposits.
Position may also be required to perform limited closing activities, which include bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, journal entries and preparing closing reports.
This position is responsible for ongoing communication and reporting to inter- and intra- departmental teams on related topics. This position must be detail oriented and organized; and have strong communication skills and confidence in communicating with a multitude of senior professionals across several departments.
This position requires a strong aptitude in information systems and data processing as information must be processed quickly and accurately. Substantially all responsibilities will involve Excel and PeopleSoft, more specifically the project costing module.
Responsibilities
80% of time - Monthly management entity billing process
- Prepare and distribute the unbilled recoverable summary and detail reports, which also include organizational cost reports.
- Attend review meetings and obtain the necessary billing instructions.
- Assist with research, corrections/adjustments and follow-up as it relates to unbilled balances.
- Complete a monthly billing cycle in PeopleSoft, which includes complex billing rules and allocations.
15% of time - Support team during month-end close
- Prepare limited balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare reclasses of recoverable expenses.
- Prepare monthly reports.
- Prepare interest charge application.
- Deposit AR, tax, and vendor refund checks.
5% of time - Other accounting functions
- Prepare cash management requests when needed.
- Collaborate and coordinate with CA, EAs and foreign offices to ensure proper recording and coding of transactions.
- Assist with training various teams on the billing processes.
Qualifications
Education & Certificates
- Bachelor’s degree required
Professional Experience
- 1-2 years of accounts receivable experience preferred.
Competencies & Attributes
- Organized and efficient, able to multitask
- Detail-oriented
- Microsoft Office skills –MS Excel, Outlook
- Experience with Oracle/PeopleSoft or another ERP system preferred
- Excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills
Benefits/Compensation
The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC, and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications.
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $75,000 to $85,000.
In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by Carlyle.
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $465 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 652 investment vehicles as of June 30, 2025. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 27 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.
At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.