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Staff Accountant – Construction Accounting
Bethesda, MDStaff Accountant – Construction Accounting (Entry-Level to Mid-Level)
Location: Bethesda, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Environment: Corporate office-based, eligible for hybrid telework
About the Opportunity
A respected general contracting firm in the DMV area is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its accounting operations. This is a great opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in construction accounting, working alongside a collaborative finance team.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Software Exposure (Not Required)
Work Environment & Physical Demands
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 “best - in-class” Consultant Care programs), multi - project opportunities, health and retirement benefits, participation in company events, and more.
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Location: Bethesda, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Environment: Corporate office-based, eligible for hybrid telework
A respected general contracting firm in the DMV area is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its accounting operations. This is a great opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in construction accounting, working alongside a collaborative finance team.
- Assist with accounts payable and subcontractor payment processing
- Support accounts receivable and cash receipt entries
- Help maintain subcontractor documentation (e.g., lien waivers, contracts)
- Assist with monthly reconciliations and invoice workflows
- Contribute to sales and use tax filings
- Participate in weekly check runs and audit preparation
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls
- Collaborate with project teams and accounting leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 1–3 years of accounting experience (internships or project accounting a plus)
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn construction accounting systems and practices
- Oracle J.D. Edwards AS400 World
- Tungsten Workflow
- Oracle Textura Payment Management
- Autodesk Project Management
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office-based with moderate noise levels
- Occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs), stair climbing, and use of standard office equipment
- Eligible for telework per company policy with supervisor approval
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 “best - in-class” Consultant Care programs), multi - project opportunities, health and retirement benefits, participation in company events, and more.
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