Staff Accountant

Cherry Bekaert
  • District of Columbia
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations and play a key role in the month-end close process, financial accuracy, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, with experience in nonprofit environments considered a plus.
    Key Responsibilities
    • Support the month-end and year-end close process
    • Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy
    • Process accounts payable, including invoice coding and approvals
    • Manage vendor relationships and maintain accurate vendor records
    • Assist with expense coding and classification
    • Provide support during internal and external audits
    • Help ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate financial reporting
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
    • Experience with QuickBooks a plus
    • Nonprofit accounting experience (preferred)
    • Experience with Anybill (a plus)
    • Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and GAAP
    • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
    • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDistrict of Columbia
    Websitehttps://www.cbh.com
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    • Nonprofitunmatched
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    • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
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