Staff Accountant

CFS; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Modern office environment

Job summary

CFS in Springfield, VA is seeking a Staff Accountant to grow your accounting career in a stable, mission‑driven government services environment. The role offers hands‑on exposure to general ledger, month‑end close, and business tax work within a collaborative team.

You’ll work with Costpoint, support tax compliance, and contribute to a structured accounting team that values work‑life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Exposure to general ledger accounting or tax work preferred.
• Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Support month-end close preparation and related reporting.
• Prepare and manage business taxes, including property, license, sales, and excise taxes.
• Assist with state and local tax compliance requirements.
• Complete ad hoc tasks and projects as requested.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Tax exposure

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Costpoint

Excel

Job description

Looking to grow your accounting career in a stable, mission‑driven organization with strong leadership support and healthy work‑life balance? This Staff Accountant role offers hands‑on exposure across general ledger and business tax work within a well‑established government services environment.

Staff Accountant

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Balanced role with exposure to both general ledger accounting and business tax work
• Supportive leadership team with accessible managers and collaborative training
• Strong work‑life balance with flexible scheduling options
• Opportunity to build experience within a respected government services organization
• Exposure to Costpoint and government‑contracting accounting environments
• Stable accounting team with clear structure and defined responsibilities
• Welcoming, team‑oriented culture with a mix of experienced and early‑career professionals
• Free on‑site parking and modern office environment

Key Responsibilities For The Staff Accountant

• Perform general ledger accounting, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Support month‑end close preparation and related reporting
• Prepare and manage business taxes, including property, license, sales, and excise taxes
• Assist with state and local tax compliance requirements
• Complete ad hoc tasks & projects as requested

Qualifications For The Staff Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Exposure to general ledger accounting or tax‑related work
• Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP systems preferred
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills

Personality Fit

• Collaborative and comfortable working within a structured accounting team
• Curious and open to learning new systems and processes
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Professional, approachable, and engaged in their work

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000