Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – Washington, DC

Position Summary

Beacon Hill is partnering with a client seeking a Staff Accountant to support general accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations. This position works closely with Finance and operational teams to ensure accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance with company policies and GAAP.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting policies.

Month-End Close & General Ledger Support

• Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Support ERP system enhancements and process automation initiatives.
• Assist with special projects and reporting improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with AP, AR, Payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Provide support for financial analysis and ad hoc reporting requests.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience supporting audits and financial reporting.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.