Staff Accountant
Cherry Bekaert • Washington, District of Columbia • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Jul 17, 2026
Location: Hybrid - Washington, DC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Overview
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a well-established organization in the Washington, DC area seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role will focus on core operational accounting functions and provide exposure to general ledger activity, reconciliations, close support, and financial reporting processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to build strong foundational experience in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records
- Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies
- Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger support as needed
- Support month-end close and reporting activities
- Maintain schedules and documentation for audits and internal reporting
- Help improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy
- Support ad hoc accounting projects as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred
- Strong foundation in core operational accounting functions
- CPA preferred
- Experience with large ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Unanet, Costpoint, or similar is preferred
- Proficiency in Excel and strong organizational skills required
- Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and grow
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $64,000–$80,000 per year (median ~$70,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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