Staff Accountant

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a well-established organization in the Fairfax, VA area to hire a Staff Accountant. This hybrid role supports day-to-day accounting, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.

You’ll gain foundational experience in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a readiness to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP systems like NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Unanet, Costpoint preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records
• Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and GL support
• Support month-end close and reporting activities; maintain audit schedules
• Help improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy
• Support ad hoc accounting projects

Skills

Operational accounting

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Unanet

Costpoint

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location:Hybrid - Fairfax, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a well-established organization in the Fairfax, VA 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 activitiesMaintain 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