Staff Accountant ๐ Location: Arlington, VA ๐ Full-time | Exempt | Hybrid (4 Days in office per week) Overview: A growing organization in the renewable energy space is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its dynamic accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple entities, support financial operations, and contribute to a mission-driven company focused on sustainability and innovation. Key Responsibilities:
Perform monthly and quarterly accounting close processes
Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare loan draws for development projects
Record journal entries for revenue, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and debt transactions
Collaborate with finance and operations teams to generate ad-hoc accounting reports
Serve as a liaison with external auditors, lenders, and vendors
Support cash forecasting and liquidity analysis
Qualifications:
1โ2 years of accounting experience in external auditor general ledger accounting
CPA license or CPA candidate preferred
Experience in renewable energy, construction, or real estate industries is a plus
Familiarity with technical accounting topics and intercompany transactions
Experience with NetSuite, Oracle, or similar general ledger systems preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to work cross-functionally with finance, treasury, operations, and legal teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Cordia by Cherry Bekaert: Is a leading national recruiting and staffing firm that is part of the Advisory services of Cherry Bekaert. Headquartered in the Washington, DC area we focus on building strong relationships with employers and job seekers, like you, because we care about opening new doors to career opportunities and helping our clients grow. We offer Direct Hire and Temporary staffing solutions (with โbest - in-classโ Consultant Care programs), multi - project opportunities, health and retirement benefits, participation in company events, and more.