Staff Accountant

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Washington, DC to support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a fast-paced SaaS environment. The role requires GAAP proficiency, 2+ years of accounting experience, and experience with ERP systems and Excel.

CPA is a plus, with strong analytical and organizational skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, assist with audits, and help improve accounting processes while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience working in a SaaS, technology, or subscription-based business preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close procedures.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data and investigate account variances.
• Support revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting.
• Assist with audits and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant (F8695784 - IN) District of Columbia, USA

Salary: USD65000 - USD80000 per year

Staff Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing SaaS organization. This role will support month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have strong general ledger experience and a solid understanding of accounting principles within a recurring revenue business model.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Analyze financial data and investigate account variances
• Support revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting
• Assist with audits and preparation of supporting schedules
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Experience working in a SaaS, technology, or subscription-based business preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close procedures
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus

Preferred Experience

• SaaS or software industry experience
• Revenue recognition and deferred revenue exposure
• Experience in a high-growth or fast-paced environment