Staff Accountant

HRB; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a well-established organization in the Bethesda, MD area to recruit a Staff Accountant. This role focuses on core operational accounting tasks, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and close support within a collaborative team.

Ideal for an early-career accounting professional seeking foundational experience, with opportunities to contribute to financial reporting processes and process improvements in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred
• Strong foundation in core operational accounting functions
• CPA preferred
• Experience with large ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Unanet, Costpoint, or similar is preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and strong organizational skills required
• Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and grow

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records
• Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger support as needed
• Support month-end close and reporting activities
• Maintain schedules and documentation for audits and internal reporting
• Help improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy
• Support ad hoc accounting projects as assigned

Skills

Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Willingness to learn and grow

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Unanet

Costpoint

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: Hybrid - Bethesda, MD

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a well-established organization in the Bethesda, MD area seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role will focus on core operational accounting functions and provide exposure to general ledger activity, reconciliations, close support, and financial reporting processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to build strong foundational experience in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records
• Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger support as needed
• Support month-end close and reporting activities
• Maintain schedules and documentation for audits and internal reporting
• Help improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy
• Support ad hoc accounting projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred
• Strong foundation in core operational accounting functions
• CPA preferred
• Experience with large ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Unanet, Costpoint, or similar is preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and strong organizational skills required
• Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and grow

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