Staff Accountant
About the Role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. You’ll support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, and financial reporting, working closely with the Accounting Manager and other team members.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to the general ledger.
- Reconcile bank, balance sheet, and general ledger accounts each month.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Process and review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Prepare schedules, reports, and analyses using Microsoft Excel.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests and documentation.
- Maintain accurate, organized financial records in line with GAAP and company policy.
- Support ad hoc projects and process improvements as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- 1+ years of accounting experience.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and formulas.
- Working knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Experience with an accounting system or ERP (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar).
- Interest in pursuing a CPA.
Staff Accountant in Washington DC-Baltimore Area at SpectrumCareers
This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted last week.