Staff Accountant

HSP Direct; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HSP Direct, based in Ashburn, VA, seeks a Staff Accountant to join our corporate accounting team. You will support billing, reconciliations, accounts payable, month-end close, reporting, and other day-to-day financial operations.

You’ll work with the Controller and finance team to maintain accurate records, resolve questions, improve processes, and enable timely financial reporting in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and core accounting processes.
• Experience with billing, accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, month‑end close, or reporting.
• Strong Excel, organization, attention to detail, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with internal teams, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize work, and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer billing and complete monthly billing reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable paperwork, deposits, and related accounting documentation.
• Prepare schedules, sales reports, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month‑end close, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Research discrepancies, resolve issues, and communicate with internal teams, customers, and vendors.
• Support process improvements, automation opportunities, and other accounting and finance projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Billing

Accounts payable

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Month-end close

Reporting

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

Looking to grow your accounting career in a fast-moving corporate finance team where accuracy, ownership, and technology matter? HSP Direct, an elite fundraising agency based in Ashburn, VA, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our corporate accounting team.

The Staff Accountant will support billing, reconciliations, accounts payable, month‑end close, reporting, and other day‑to‑day financial operations.

You’ll work closely with the Controller and finance team to maintain accurate records, resolve accounting questions, improve processes, and support timely financial reporting. This is a strong opportunity for someone with at least two years of accounting experience who wants to build a deeper foundation in corporate accounting while learning new systems and technology‑driven tools.

This is a full‑time, onsite position based in Ashburn, VA.

Why Join HSP Direct?

• Gain hands‑on exposure to corporate accounting, billing, reconciliations, reporting, and month‑end close
• Join a collaborative finance team and a great mission‑driven culture where accuracy, ownership, and follow‑through matter
• Use technology, automation, and AI‑enabled tools to improve accounting processes and financial insight
• Build skills in a fast‑paced environment with opportunities to learn and grow

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare customer billing and complete monthly billing reconciliations
• Process accounts payable paperwork, deposits, and related accounting documentation
• Prepare schedules, sales reports, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Assist with month‑end close, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
• Research discrepancies, resolve issues, and communicate with internal teams, customers, and vendors
• Support process improvements, automation opportunities, and other accounting and finance projects

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP and core accounting processes
• Experience with billing, accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, month‑end close, or reporting
• Strong Excel, organization, attention to detail, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with internal teams, customers, and vendors
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize work, and adapt in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration with an accounting emphasis, or related field
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis
• Experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite, QuickBooks, or a similar ERP/accounting system
• Interest in using technology, automation, reporting tools, and AI‑enabled solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and financial insight

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations. Cover letter is required for consideration. Learn more at www.hspdirect.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. HSP Direct will not sponsor work visas.