Staff Accountant 16819274

HRB; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a well-established organization in the Fairfax, VA area to hire a Staff Accountant. This role focuses on core accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger support, with exposure to close and financial reporting.

Ideal candidates are early-career accounting professionals seeking solid foundational experience in a collaborative environment and with strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required or preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience is preferred.
• CPA is preferred.
• Experience with large ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Unanet, or Costpoint is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong organizational skills are 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

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

General ledger

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Excel

Detail-oriented

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Unanet

Costpoint

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: Hybrid - Fairfax, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time

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