Staff Accountant

Legacy Search Advisors; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Search Advisors is helping a private equity-backed global consumer products company hire a Staff Accountant for a fast-growing rotational program. This is a full-time, 100% remote role ideal for a recent graduate or first-year accountant.

The position emphasizes growth, accountability, and high-quality accounting in a dynamic environment. You will perform core accounting functions, independently manage tasks, engage in a rapid-growth rotation, and provide essential financial support to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a competitive school.
• Up to 1 year accounting experience, including Big 4/Top 10 CPA or competitive internships.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform core accounting functions with precision and high-quality work.
• Independently manage and take ownership of assigned accounting tasks.
• Participate in a rapid-growth rotational program to broaden accounting expertise.
• Contribute to various accounting demands as business needs require.
• Provide essential financial support to the internal business.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent ownership

Strong work ethic

Adaptable

Proactive

Professionalism

Accountability

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Staff Accountant | Legacy Search Advisors

The Tone:

This is a full-time, 100% remote role with a private equity-backed global consumer products company. Our client is specifically seeking a high-caliber Staff Accountant, with the CFO prepared to offer a competitive package for a top recent graduate or first-year accountant. The role is designed for individuals seeking a rapid growth rotational opportunity within an internal operations team, moving away from a service provider model. It emphasizes intelligence, hard work, accountability, and a results-oriented approach in a dynamic business environment.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote – MD, VA, DC, PA, DE
• Pay: $80000–$100000 yearly
• Mission: To provide high-quality accounting support and contribute to the financial operations of a growing global consumer products company while developing rapidly.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Perform: Execute core accounting functions with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Operate: Independently manage and take ownership of assigned accounting responsibilities.
• Engage: Participate actively in a rapid growth rotational program designed to expand accounting expertise.
• Contribute: Step up and assist with various accounting demands as business needs require.
• Support: Function as an internal accounting operator, providing essential financial support directly to the business.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a competitive school, Entry‑Level career experience.
• Experience: Up to 1 year of accounting experience, including Big 4, Top 10 CPA, or other competitive internship programs.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality accounting work.
  • Ability to operate independently and take full ownership of tasks.
  • Strong work ethic, adaptability, and willingness to step up when business demands require it.
  • Professionalism, accountability, and a results‑oriented approach to financial operations.
• Bonus: A demonstrable desire to take on greater responsibility and develop rapidly within an operational accounting setting.