20 Best staff accountant jobs in Washington, DC (Hiring Now!)

Senior Accountant - Technical Team Lead
Navy Federal Credit Union —Vienna, VA
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or the equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
$76,900 - $138,900 a year
Accountant
National Council of Negro Women —Washington, DC
Passed the uniform CPA examination from the AICPA and possess a CPA certification in compliance with the state board of accountancy regulations.
$70,000 - $75,000 a year
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Accountant
SULLIVAN & COMPANY, CPAS —Bethesda, MD
CPA license or CPA candidate is a plus. We encourage and provide compensation and bonuses for obtaining accounting designations such as CPA, EA, CFP, securities…
$60,000 - $120,000 a year
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Staff Accountant
Williams & Connolly LLP —Washington, DC
Reconciling firm-issued credit cards for all account holders; Engaging in ad hoc analysis, research, and reporting. This is a non-exempt position.
$67,000 - $81,000 a year
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Staff Accountant
Confidential —Greenbelt, MD
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field. On a daily basis, monitors and reviews all incoming Card Security reports for possible…
$55,000 - $75,000 a year
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Staff Accountant
Robert Half —Washington, DC
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is preferred. Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
$30.40 - $35.20 an hour
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Senior Accountant
Credit Union —Greenbelt, MD
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field. The Senior Accountant will perform a variety of complex, semi-complex, and routine…
$70,000 - $90,000 a year
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Senior Accountant (Lead)
L. S. Caldwell & Associates, Inc. —Washington, DC
*Comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements by studying existing and new legislations, anticipating the financial impact of future…
$110,084 - $117,799 a year
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Senior Accountant
Career Movement —Hyattsville, MD
Assist in overseeing the accounting cycle, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger. Proven expertise in GAAP accounting principles.
$75,000 - $95,000 a year
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Staff Accountant
BTI Security —Rockville, MD
Prepare weekly cash forecast; collect information on anticipated cash receipts and disbursements; prepare schedule for the Controller.
Estimated: $60.8K - $76.9K a year
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Staff Accountant (Non-profit) 16475721
Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert —Washington, DC
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Variance Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of budget vs. actual variances, investigate…
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
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Accountant
Reading Is Fundamental Inc —Washington, DC
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required. The Accountant I position supports the Finance Department by performing accounting transactions,…
$65,000 - $70,000 a year
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Staff Accountant 16471290
Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert —Bethesda, MD
Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders. Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities and…
$30 - $35 an hour
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Staff Accountant - Hybrid Schedule - Public Accounting
Watts Group, Inc. —Fairfax, VA
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, with a desire to obtain CPA license. A diverse company that specializes in outsourced accounting for small…
$55,000 - $68,000 a year
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Staff Accountant
Hot N Juicy Crawfish —Falls Church, VA
Duties include tracking license renewals, property tax payments, vendor setup, fixed asset setup, and use tax accruals. CPA certification is a plus.*.
$60,000 a year
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Senior Accountant
Addison Group —Bethesda, MD
CPA license is preferred (NOT required). Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, (related field will be considered with the right experience).
$38 - $45 an hour
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2-Year Staff Accountant
The Carlyle Group —Washington, DC
Monitor and reconcile cash accounts for capital calls and distributions. The 2-year Staff Accountant would generally be responsible for processing accounting…
$75,000 - $80,000 a year
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Tax Accountant
The MITRE Corporation —McLean, VA
Assist with preparation of state and local income tax workpapers, sales & use tax analysis (where applicable), property tax payments and assessment review, as…
Estimated: $71.8K - $90.9K a year
Accountant
U.S. Secret Service —Washington, DC
Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully…
$99,200 - $153,354 a year
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Hybrid Senior Tax Accountant
Wendroff CPA —Arlington, VA
You will prepare and review individual and business tax returns, conduct tax planning and projections, perform accounting functions in both the accrual or cash…
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
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Senior Accountant - Technical Team Lead

Navy Federal Credit Union - Vienna, VA

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$76,900 - $138,900 a year

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Management
CPA
Public accounting
5 years
Financial report writing
SOX
Corporate accounting
Microsoft Office
Finance
Presentation skills
Bachelor's degree
GAAP
Accounting
Financial accounting
Bank Secrecy Act
Leadership
Accounting
Communication skills
Technical accounting

Full Job Description

Overview

To execute Navy Federal's financial accounting processes by applying federal and industry regulations and standards, and to support the accurate reconciliation and of the organization's financial statements and reports. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Work independently with guidance only in the most complex situations

Responsibilities

Perform accounting activities to include review and analysis of financial statements, ledgers, reconciliations, and associated accounts to ensure accurate application of industry standards.
Perform monthly close activities to include reviewing and monitoring entries to the Trial Balance, Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts and posting of adjustments.
Perform account reconciliation, analytics and variance analysis, and provide sufficient supporting documentation.
Apply basic to broad knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) to the preparation of NFCU financial statements.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and ASC by applying accounting standards in the preparation of NFCR financial statements.
Identify simplifying assumptions and accounting methods and instances of incorrect application of GAAP/ASC; quantify the impact of such treatment and recommend solutions.
Lead and guide Accounting Technicians with proper classification of transactions and funds, and the resolution of misapplied funds or outstanding items.
Conduct in-depth analysis to identify, isolate and resolve discrepancies, and contribute to quality control and process improvement.
Investigate, resolve and /or escalate complex discrepancies, data entry errors and out of balance situations; prepare and present recommendations for immediate action or proposals for policy changes to prevent losses.
Build business unit relationships and understand the business needs; serve as point of contact for inquiries and problem resolution in collaboration with all levels of management and staff.
Perform research to assist with responses to inquiries from internal and external auditors.
Perform variance analysis and generate reports including associated justification.
Identify and participate in process and automated improvement initiatives; assist with integration testing and present recommendations for implementation.
Mentor and guide Accounting Technicians with interface posting discrepancies and validating system generated reports.
Ensure compliance and keep abreast of emerging accounting policies/updates and assist with the maintenance of the Accounting Policy Manual.
Apply broad and specialized knowledge of and experience with financial accounting and management, including a thorough understanding of techniques used in analyzing and reporting financial information.

Qualifications

Significant experience in public or private accounting applying complex accounting treatments and resolving complex accounting issues.
Advanced knowledge and experience working with SOX control environment including documentation and testing of controls and their effectiveness over financial reporting.
Experience researching technical accounting issues and making recommendations for the application and implementation of accounting principles.
Significant experience and proficiency with data querying, researching and reporting.
Experience in leading complex projects and working with cross-functional teams.
Ability to present findings and conclusions clearly and concisely.
Advanced knowledge of PC applications to include Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Certified Public Accountant designation and five years of progressive and relevant experience.
Advanced skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Advanced leadership skills and ability to coach and train team members in application of complex accounting rules.
Advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with both internal and external contacts and to respond to requests regarding complex financial information/data.
Advanced analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Expert skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated skill validating accuracy and applicability of underlying data.
Demonstrated skill in presenting complex financial information clearly and concisely.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or the equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Locations: 820 Follin Lane. Vienna, Virginia 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive. Pensacola, FL 32526

About Us

You have goals, dreams, hobbies, and things you're passionate about—what's important to you is important to us. We're looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take time for the things that matter to them—friends, family, and passions. And we're looking for team members who are passionate about our mission—making a difference in military members' and their families' lives. Together, we can make it happen. Don't take our word for it:

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position

Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

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