Jobs · Accounting · Virginia

Staff Accountant

CFS · Arlington, VA · 1 wk ago
Accounting$70k–$80k/yrFull-time

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Join a globally respected, mission-driven organization with strong financial operations
  • Gain valuable experience working in a high-volume, shared services environment
  • Direct exposure to experienced leadership and mentorship from senior accounting professionals
  • Opportunity to build systems knowledge, including exposure to Workday
  • Collaborative team environment with built-in support and knowledge sharing
  • Consistent schedule aligned to East Coast hours supporting strong work-life balance
  • Strengthen your technical accounting skills through hands-on transactional work
  • Be part of a team navigating system improvements, offering meaningful professional growth

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and process high-volume journal entries (100–200 monthly)
  • Analyze and review transactional data for accuracy and completeness
  • Partner with internal teams to gather and validate financial information
  • Support month-end close activities and journal entry workflows
  • Learn and execute established accounting processes and procedures
  • Complete ad hoc tasks & projects as requested

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in Accounting required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 3+ years of accounting (transactional journal entry experience)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic to intermediate functions)
  • Experience with financial systems (Workday a plus)

Skills

  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy in high-volume work
  • Quick learner who can adapt to new systems and evolving processes
  • Team player who collaborates effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable communicating with internal stakeholders and asking questions
  • Able to balance independent work with team interaction

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000

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