Corporate Accountant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC

Bethesda (MD)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including medical,3–d

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Accountant to join our accounting team in Maryland. You will maintain the general ledger, support month-end close, prepare financial reports, and assist with audits in a deadline-driven environment while ensuring GAAP compliance.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, financial statement prep, and intercompany activities. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Experience with general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.
  • Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
  • Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
  • Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records and accounting transactions
  • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciling items
  • Analyze financial data and prepare management reporting packages
  • Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation
  • Assist with fixed asset accounting, prepaid expenses, and intercompany transactions
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and accounting policies
  • Partner with cross-functional departments to support business initiatives
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
  • Participate in special projects and other accounting-related duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Organizational skills
Independent worker
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel
NetSuite
Sage Intacct
Microsoft Dynamics GP
SAP
Oracle

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Corporate Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Accountant to join our accounting team. This position will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, supporting month‑end and year‑end close processes, preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment while ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
  • Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations
  • Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities
  • Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records and accounting transactions
  • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciling items
  • Analyze financial data and prepare management reporting packages
  • Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation
  • Assist with fixed asset accounting, prepaid expenses, and intercompany transactions
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and accounting policies
  • Partner with cross‑functional departments to support business initiatives
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
  • Participate in special projects and other accounting‑related duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
  • Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month‑end close
  • Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial analysis
  • Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics GP, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA or CPA candidate
  • Public accounting experience
  • Experience in a multi‑entity or corporate environment
  • Experience supporting audits and internal controls
  • Exposure to SOX compliance and financial process improvement initiatives
Desired Attributes
  • Detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy
  • Results‑driven and proactive mindset
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adapt in a fast‑paced environment and manage changing priorities

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future

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