Staff Accountant

ArcherStanley Group, LLC; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded accounting firm in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a Staff Accountant to handle journal entries, reconciliations, and tax preparations. This entry-level role offers a hybrid work schedule and requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting along with one year of accrual accounting experience. The successful candidate will enjoy working within a team and will have the opportunity to engage in various industries, like real estate and technology, enhancing their professional growth.

Qualifications

• One year of accrual accounting experience preferred, especially in public accounting.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and understand fundamental accounting concepts.
• Must be highly organized and deadline-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly and yearly close.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Help prepare balance sheet and income statements.

Skills

Accrual accounting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Staff Accountant

Entry Level - One Year Experience

Hybrid Schedule

Salary + Overtime - $70K

We’re recruiting for a sought‑after staff position with an employee‑centric company in the Bethesda, MD area. If you have a degree in accounting and a year of hands‑on general ledger accounting work, this role could be the right fit.

The position will perform accounting services such as preparing journal entries, bank and general ledger account reconciliations, and assisting with preparing financial statements. You will also learn about a variety of industries and will communicate directly with your clients.

This is an ideal role for someone who likes variety and who wants to see how their work has a positive impact in the real world. The industries you’ll touch may include real estate, nonprofit, technology, hospitality and start‑ups, to name a few.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with monthly, quarterly and yearly close
• Prepare adjusting journal entries and accruals and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Record revenue, expenses and other transactions using accrual accounting
• Track fixed assets and record depreciation
• Help prepare balance sheet, income statements, and statement of cash flow
• Assist with preparing and filing taxes

YOUR SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• At least one year of hands‑on accrual accounting experience; public accounting is a plus
• Experience assisting with preparing aspects of the financial statements and fundamental accounting concepts
• Highly organized and deadline‑oriented
• You take pride in your communication skills and enjoy working in a team as well as individually
• You always bring your best self to work and strive to be a valued teammate to your colleagues and clients.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Accounting