Staff Accountant

CFS

Arlington, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$80,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Data Formats, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Leadership, Nonprofit, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Team Player, Vlookups
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
12 days ago

Staff Accountant


Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a globally recognized nonprofit with a purpose-driven mission
• Gain corporate accounting experience within a large, complex organization
• Play a key role in improving general ledger accuracy during a major system initiative
• Collaborate with experienced leadership and supportive accounting teams
• Strong work-life balance with consistent East Coast business hours
• Build hands-on experience with enterprise systems including Workday


Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:

• Review and analyze general ledger activity to identify and correct discrepancies
• Update and upload financial data into the general ledger system using structured Excel files
• Support cleanup and correction of data following a system conversion
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting issues and ensure accuracy
• Assist with ongoing accounting operations and reporting needs
• Complete ad hoc tasks & projects as requested


Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent experience with an Associate’s degree)
• Strong knowledge of debits, credits, and error correction processes
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data formatting)
• ERP system experience; Workday is a plus


Personality Fit:

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy
• Independent worker who knows when to collaborate and ask questions
• Quick learner who adapts easily to new systems and processes
• Team player who communicates effectively across departments
• Comfortable engaging with internal stakeholders to resolve issues


Salary: $70,000 - $80,000



Qualified candidates please submit your resume for immediate consideration for this exciting job opportunity!

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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/