Staff Accountant
Cherry Bekaert•Washington, DC
About The Position
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations, including billing, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger activities, and month-end close. This role offers broad exposure across the accounting function and is well-suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high level of ownership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience
- Hands-on experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and general ledger accounting
- Experience supporting month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
- Strong Excel skills used for reconciliations and financial analysis
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable & Billing Prepare and issue customer invoices in accordance with contractual terms, time and materials, and milestone-based schedules
- Validate billing rates, hours, and reimbursable expenses prior to invoicing
- Apply cash receipts and reconcile accounts receivable balances
- Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances
- Research and resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues in a timely manner
- Accounts Payable Process vendor, subcontractor, and employee expense invoices with appropriate coding and approvals
- Execute vendor payments in alignment with established payment cycles
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain complete and audit-ready documentation
- General Ledger & Close Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules with accuracy and timeliness
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
- Maintain general ledger accuracy for assigned accounts
- Project / Engagement Accounting Track costs, billable expenses, and revenue by project or engagement
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate billing and margin visibility
- Support deferred revenue and work-in-progress schedules
- Reporting, Controls & Process Improvement Assist with internal financial reporting and ad hoc requests
- Adhere to accounting policies, internal controls, and documentation standards
- Proactively identify issues and take ownership through resolution
- Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
