Staff Accountant 16819271

HRB; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Accountant role in the Arlington, VA area through Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing. The position supports day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity, with exposure to close and financial reporting.

This is ideal for an early-career accounting professional seeking foundational experience in a collaborative environment and a hybrid work arrangement in Arlington, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred
• CPA preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Unanet, Costpoint or similar) preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and strong organizational skills required
• Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and grow

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

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Unanet

Costpoint

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: Hybrid - Arlington, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a well-established organization in the Arlington, VA 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