Staff Accountant

Cherry BekaertWashington, District of ColumbiaOn-siteContractListed 3 hours ago

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Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a Staff Accountant with prior nonprofit industry experience . This is a hands-on role supporting day-to-day accounting operations as well as the month-end close process.

Responsibilities

- Process and support accounts payable and accounts receivable

- Assist with payroll processing

- Prepare and process customer/client billing

- Review and process employee expense reports

- Prepare account and balance sheet reconciliations

- Assist with month-end close , including journal entries and supporting schedules

- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation

- Provide documentation and schedules for internal and external audits

- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies

- Support additional accounting and finance projects as needed

Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

- Prior nonprofit industry accounting experience required

- Hands-on experience with AP, AR, payroll, billing, reconciliations, and month-end close

- Experience supporting financial audits

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general accounting systems

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

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