Staff Accountant

SpectrumCareers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpectrumCareers is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join a growing accounting team in the Arlington area. This role will support the monthly close, maintain the general ledger, prepare financial reports, and ensure accurate records. The ideal candidate has 3–6+ years of accounting experience, strong U.S.

GAAP knowledge, and experience with ERP systems; CPA or CPA candidate is a plus. You will partner with other departments to improve processes and internal controls while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–6+ years of accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries related to month-end and year-end close.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain the general ledger and support the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Assist with balance sheet and income statement analysis.
• Reconcile bank accounts, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Assist with the annual audit by preparing schedules and coordinating with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Review financial transactions and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.
• Partner with departments across the organization to resolve accounting issues and provide financial support.
• Assist with cash management, expense analysis, and other ad hoc reporting requests.
• Contribute to process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join a growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting the monthly close process, maintaining the general ledger, preparing financial reports, and ensuring accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys taking ownership of key accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries related to month-end and year-end close.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain the general ledger and support the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Assist with balance sheet and income statement analysis.
• Reconcile bank accounts, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Assist with the annual audit by preparing schedules and coordinating with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Review financial transactions and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.
• Partner with departments across the organization to resolve accounting issues and provide financial support.
• Assist with cash management, expense analysis, and other ad hoc reporting requests.
• Contribute to process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–6+ years of accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required.

Preferred Experience

• Month-end and year-end close
• Journal entries and account reconciliations
• Financial statement preparation
• Fixed assets and depreciation
• Accruals and prepaid expenses
• Audit support
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Process improvement and internal controls

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is proactive, organized, and eager to grow their accounting career. This position offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibilities, work closely with leadership, and make an impact within a collaborative finance team.