Staff Accountant - remote

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS); Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to oversee accounting functions and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role is fully remote, offering a great work-life balance along with 100% healthcare coverage and unlimited PTO. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-8 years of experience in accounting.

Benefits

100% healthcare coverage

Unlimited PTO

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with monthly close activities and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting functions.
• Direct the monthly close activities and prepare journal entries.
• Produce and analyze financial statements and grant reports.

Skills

Day-to-day accounting functions

Financial statement analysis

Leadership and coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related

Job description

I am working with an organization in the area looking to hire a Staff Accountant. This is a growing organization with a wonderful culture. They can offer a great work life balance, they are fully remote, and offer 100% healthcare for the individual and/or family and unlimited PTO.

Some Of The Responsibilities Include

• Overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger management.
• Directing the monthly close activities by preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance reports.
• Producing and analyzing financial statements, board packages, grant reports, and cash flow projections.
• Helping to navigate annual audits, tax filings (Form 990), and reporting obligations to funders.
• Safeguard adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Leading, coaching, and reviewing the work of Associates and Bookkeepers, ensuring accuracy and professional development.
• Creating and refining standard operating procedures while driving efficiencies in internal processes.
• Managing ad hoc projects and participating in cross-departmental efforts as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related
• 3-8 years of accounting experience