Staff Accountant

HRB; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting seeks a motivated Staff Accountant to support month-end close, financial reporting, and daily accounting operations. This role offers hands-on growth in a fast-paced professional services environment and requires strong foundational accounting skills and collaboration.

Candidates with experience in a law firm or professional services environment are highly preferred. A Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 1–4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations and analyze balance sheet accounts.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of accounting records.
• Assist with budget-to-actual and variance analysis.
• Support financial reporting and management reporting initiatives.
• Research and explain account fluctuations and variances.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Assist with accounts receivable activities, including invoicing and collections support.
• Review and process employee expense reports.
• Perform corporate credit card reconciliations and ensure policy compliance.
• Assist with external and internal audit requests.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for auditors.
• Help maintain compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

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

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant. This position will play a key role in the month-end close process, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, a desire to grow professionally, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates with experience in a law firm or professional services environment are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

General Accounting & Month-End Close

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations and analyze balance sheet accounts.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of accounting records.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Assist with budget-to-actual and variance analysis.
• Support financial reporting and management reporting initiatives.
• Research and explain account fluctuations and variances.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Process and reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Assist with accounts receivable activities, including invoicing and collections support.
• Review and process employee expense reports.
• Perform corporate credit card reconciliations and ensure policy compliance.

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with external and internal audit requests.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for auditors.
• Help maintain compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 1-4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.