Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will prepare and post journal entries while performing timely account reconciliations across general ledger accounts, subledgers, fixed assets, expense accounts, and domestic/international banking activity. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a mix of general accounting and accounts payable responsibilities while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Staff Accountant - Arlington, VA

Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their growing accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a mix of general accounting and accounts payable responsibilities while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:

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• The Staff Accountant will prepare and post journal entries while performing timely account reconciliations across general ledger accounts, subledgers, fixed assets, expense accounts, and domestic/international banking activity.
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• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies, GAAP requirements, and internal controls.
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• Maintain fixed asset records, process related accounting transactions, and ensure proper capitalization and depreciation entries.
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• Record daily cash activity, including customer receipts, bank transfers, wire transactions, and associated banking fees.
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• Assist with accounts payable operations by verifying, recording, and reconciling vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and payment activity.
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• Maintain accurate accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other balance sheet accounts through regular reconciliation and review.
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• Audit and reconcile domestic and international payroll transactions, recording payroll-related entries and adjustments.
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• Process account reclasses, correcting entries, and other general ledger adjustments within the ERP system.
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• Monitor and manage corporate credit card programs, ensuring expenses are properly coded, documented, and recorded.
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• Track and record overseas cash activity, foreign banking transactions, and related fees.
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• Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, and ad hoc accounting support for management decision-making.
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Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:

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• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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• 3-5 years of accounting experience
  
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  • Strong understanding of GAAP, full cycle accounting, and accounts payable processes
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• Experience with Deltek Costpoint a plus
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• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
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• Strong attention to detail, self motivated, coachable, and a team player
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Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
Schedule: Monday-Friday hybrid in Arlington, VA

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