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Staff Accountant

Bethesda, MD

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and contribute to the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. This role will be responsible for general ledger activities, reconciliations, and assisting with the month-end close process, as well as supporting audits, fixed asset accounting, and cash management functions.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting
  • Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Complete general ledger account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation
  • Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes
  • Support internal and external audit requests, including preparing schedules and documentation
  • Maintain and track fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
  • Assist with cash management activities, including monitoring balances and transactions
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 2–4+ years of general ledger accounting experience (or comparable experience)
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
  • Proficiency in accounting systems/ERP and Microsoft Excel
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

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