Staff Accountant

Kforce Inc; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain general ledger accounts, post journal entries, and perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations. You will assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, support month-end close, and help with tax-related accounting activities while upholding internal controls and preparing documentation for audits.

This role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Corporate or public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of month-end and year-end close processes.
• Understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Staff Accountant will maintain and update general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are properly classified.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other general ledger accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• As a Staff Accountant, you will research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests.
• Assist with local, state, and federal tax-related accounting activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and other special accounting projects.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

Journal Entries

Account Reconciliations

Month-End Close

Year-End Close

Financial Reporting

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Audit Support

Tax Support

Internal Controls

Process Improvement

Financial Analysis

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

• Staff Accountant will maintain and update general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are properly classified
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other general ledger accounts
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• As a Staff Accountant, you will research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies and internal controls
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests
• Assist with local, state, and federal tax-related accounting activities
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and other special accounting projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• Corporate or public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
• Knowledge of month-end and year-end close processes
• Understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Skills

• General Ledger Accounting
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliations
• Month-End Close
• Year-End Close
• Financial Reporting
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Audit Support
• Tax Support
• Internal Controls
• Process Improvement
• Financial Analysis

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.