Staff Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Arlington, VA · $75k–$80k a year · Posted October 21, 2026
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This listing pays about $77,500 a year. Across 550 open staff accountant listings that state pay, the middle half runs $65,000 to $80,000 and the median is $72,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 8% above the median.
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About the job
Staff Accountant – Arlington, VA
Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their growing accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a mix of general accounting and accounts payable responsibilities while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:
The Staff Accountant will prepare and post journal entries while performing timely account reconciliations across general ledger accounts, subledgers, fixed assets, expense accounts, and domestic/international banking activity.
Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies, GAAP requirements, and internal controls.
Maintain fixed asset records, process related accounting transactions, and ensure proper capitalization and depreciation entries.
Record daily cash activity, including customer receipts, bank transfers, wire transactions, and associated banking fees.
Assist with accounts payable operations by verifying, recording, and reconciling vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and payment activity.
Maintain accurate accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other balance sheet accounts through regular reconciliation and review.
Audit and reconcile domestic and international payroll transactions, recording payroll-related entries and adjustments.
Process account reclasses, correcting entries, and other general ledger adjustments within the ERP system.
Monitor and manage corporate credit card programs, ensuring expenses are properly coded, documented, and recorded.
Track and record overseas cash activity, foreign banking transactions, and related fees.
Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, and ad hoc accounting support for management decision-making.
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3-5 years of accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP, full cycle accounting, and accounts payable processes
Experience with Deltek Costpoint a plus
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Strong attention to detail, self motivated, coachable, and a team player
Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 Schedule: Monday-Friday hybrid in Arlington, VA
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