Staff accountant - Entry level

Beale Personnel, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefit package

Upward mobility opportunities

Job summary

An advisory services firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Staff Accountant to support their client services team. This entry-level position offers training and a salary range of $50,000 to $74,000 based on education and experience. Responsibilities include providing accounting services, understanding financial statements, payroll processing, and developing proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. The firm values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or significant progress in accounting courses required.
• 1 - 2+ years of accounting experience a plus.
• Must have proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting services and advisory support.
• Work towards understanding financial statements and payroll processing.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks.

Skills

Understanding of accrual and cash basis accounting

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking abilities

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Advisory Services firm located in Bethesda, MD is in search of a Staff Accountant to join their client services team. This individual will provide accounting services and advisory support services to a diverse client base in real estate, construction, professional services, non-profits, healthcare, high net worth individuals and more. Each client is unique with differing needs, so you can expect challenge and variety.

About the Role

This is an entry level position with in-house training and various industry certifications. Salary range is $50 - 74k dependent upon education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Our client is looking for someone who is working toward, or has, an accounting degree with a solid understanding of accrual and cash basis accounting, balance sheets, income statements, journal entries, general ledgers, trial balances, and chart of accounts.
• The position also requires an understanding of payroll processing and quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• QuickBooks proficiency and Excel skills will be needed to be a strong performer in this role, and our client is willing to train and mentor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting preferred.
• Will consider candidates who have not achieved Bachelor's degree but have made significant progress including all accounting courses.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• 1 - 2+ years of accounting experience a plus.

Required Skills

• Understanding of accrual and cash basis accounting
• Balance sheets, income statements, journal entries, general ledgers, trial balances, and chart of accounts
• Payroll processing and tax filings
• Attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities

Preferred Skills

QuickBooks on-line and desktop version proficiency but will train and mentor

Pay range and compensation package

Salary range is $50 - 74k dependent upon education and experience.

A comprehensive employee benefit package is provided.

Excellent opportunity for upward mobility in the firm.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.