Staff Accountant

Cherry Bekaert; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a well-established organization in the Washington, DC area seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations. The role focuses on core operational accounting functions and exposure to general ledger activity, reconciliations, close support, and financial reporting processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to build foundational experience in a collaborative environment, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong foundation in core operational accounting functions.
• CPA preferred.

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 activities.
• Maintain schedules and documentation for audits and internal reporting.
• Help improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting fundamentals

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Unanet

Costpoint

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: Hybrid - Washington, DC
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a well-established organization in the Washington, DC 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 activities
• Maintain 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

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