HYBRID Staff Accountant (Payroll Processing Exp. Req.)
Base salary: $75,000–$85,000. Benefits include medical, 401k, PTO, and holidays. Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM ET (40 hours). Hybrid role near Sterling, VA; sponsorship not available.
About the role
Our client, an engineering and construction services company, is seeking a Staff Accountant to serve as the primary day-to-day accounting resource. This hands-on role focuses on weekly multi-state payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other transactional activities in QuickBooks Online, while supporting executive leadership with month-end close and financial reporting. The position offers autonomy, a direct line to ownership, and the opportunity to grow into a Controller-level role as the company expands.
Responsibilities
- Process weekly multi-state payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees
- Review timekeeping, pay rates, deductions, PTO, new hires, and other payroll changes
- Reconcile payroll records and liabilities and resolve discrepancies each pay cycle
- Support payroll tax filings and year-end W-2 preparation and reconciliation
- Enter and code vendor and subcontractor invoices in QuickBooks Online
- Process vendor payments and maintain accurate AP records, W-9s, and 1099 tracking
- Prepare customer invoices, apply payments, and follow up on outstanding balances
- Reconcile bank, credit card, AP, AR, and other balance sheet accounts
- Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations
Requirements
- Full-cycle accounting experience required
- Hands-on payroll processing experience with both exempt and non-exempt employees
- Advanced Excel skills required
Schedule
Hybrid schedule: on-site for 3–6 months of training, then 1–2 remote days per week, depending on business needs.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- 401k plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
Pay
$75,000–$85,000 per year.