Staff Accountant 16819275

HRB; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Accountant position in Washington, DC, is hybrid and full-time, supported by Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing. It focuses on core accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, close support, and financial reporting processes in a collaborative environment.

This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional seeking hands-on general ledger exposure, strong Excel skills, and opportunities to work with ERP systems and audit documentation.

Qualifications

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

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

General ledger experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Unanet

Costpoint

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: Hybrid - Washington, DC

Employment Type: Full-Time

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