Finance & Accounting Outsourcing, Staff Accountant

Cherry Bekaert • Tysons, VA

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About The Position

The Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) Staff Accountant is responsible for executing day‑to‑day transactional accounting operations on behalf of outsourced accounting clients. This role ensures timely, accurate processing across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, credit card transactions, and general ledger activities. The FAO Staff Accountant supports month‑end close, contributes to process improvements, and delivers reliable financial information that supports client decision‑making.

Requirements

• 1+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, multi‑client environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply evolving accounting technologies and tools.
• Experience in processing AP, AR, payroll transactions, and general bookkeeping.
• Strong analytical abilities, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to communicate with both external and internal stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Experience serving clients with $1M–$50M in annual revenue required; exposure to larger, more complex organizations is preferred.
• Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.
• Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and code Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions daily, ensuring payments and receipts are timely and accurate.
• Enter, download, and properly code credit card transactions, vendor bills, and miscellaneous invoices.
• Manage purchase order workflow and ensure proper approval routing and GL coding.
• Monitor, investigate, and resolve blocked or exception invoices.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance notes, and supporting schedules.
• Perform bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist in reviewing the general ledger for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate classification.
• Identify trends and insights through KPI tracking, benchmarking, and variance analysis.
• Support the development, refinement, and implementation of standardized processes, workflow enhancements, and data integrity tools.
• Help maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and firm policies.
• Participate in onboarding clients into various ERP and cloud‑based accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks Online).
• Follow established client service delivery procedures and contribute to consistent, high‑quality financial operations.
• Provide responsive, professional communication to internal stakeholders and external clients as needed.
• Participate in internal initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures
• annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees