Staff Accountant

CFS

Arlington, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$80,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Financial Operations, Financial Systems, Journal Entries, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Process Development, Team Player, Technical Accounting
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
18 days ago

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:



  • Join a globally respected, mission-driven organization with strong financial operations
    • Gain valuable experience working in a high-volume, shared services environment
    • Direct exposure to experienced leadership and mentorship from senior accounting professionals
    • Opportunity to build systems knowledge, including exposure to Workday
    • Collaborative team environment with built-in support and knowledge sharing
    • Consistent schedule aligned to East Coast hours supporting strong work-life balance
    • Strengthen your technical accounting skills through hands-on transactional work
    • Be part of a team navigating system improvements, offering meaningful professional growth



Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:



  • Prepare and process high-volume journal entries (100–200 monthly)
    • Analyze and review transactional data for accuracy and completeness
    • Partner with internal teams to gather and validate financial information
    • Support month-end close activities and journal entry workflows
    • Learn and execute established accounting processes and procedures
    • Complete ad hoc tasks & projects as requested



Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:



  • Associate’s degree in Accounting required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
    • 3+ years of accounting (transactional journal entry experience)
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic to intermediate functions)
    • Experience with financial systems (Workday a plus)



Personality Fit:



  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy in high-volume work
    • Quick learner who can adapt to new systems and evolving processes
    • Team player who collaborates effectively in a fast-paced environment
    • Comfortable communicating with internal stakeholders and asking questions
    • Able to balance independent work with team interaction



Salary
: $70,000 - $80,000



Qualified candidates please submit your resume for immediate consideration for this exciting job opportunity!



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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/