Staff Accountant

Beacon Hill; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Leave programs as required

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Maryland is seeking aStaff Accountant to take ownership of full-cycle accounting for multiple operating entities and to support accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting with at least 2 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and GL reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple business units or locations.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare, review, and post general ledger journal entries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial results and investigate budget-to-actual variances.
• Generate and reconcile payroll-related accounting entries.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare financial reports and support management with financial analysis.
• Review financial data for accuracy and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

General ledger

Month-end close

Analytical thinking

Independence

Excel proficiency

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the accounting functions for multiple operating entities, performing full-cycle accounting responsibilities and contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple business units or locations.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare, review, and post general ledger journal entries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial results and investigate budget-to-actual variances.
• Generate and reconcile payroll-related accounting entries.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare financial reports and support management with financial analysis.
• Review financial data for accuracy and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

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:

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. Learn more about Beacon Hill and its specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

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.

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