Staff Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Washington, DC · Posted November 5, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Creative Financial Staffing
More in District of Columbia job market · All Staff Accountant jobs (1,572) · Non-profit & Social Impact · Finance jobs
Similar jobs
- Audit Partner | Government Contracting · Aprio Advisory Group · Washington, DC
- Internal Audit & Risk Manager (SOX Focus) · Baker Tilly · WA
- Accounting Consultant, Construction Compliance · Baker Tilly · Madison, WI
- Senior Accountant, Private Equity- Pomona · Voya Financial · New York, NY
- Internal Audit and SOX Manager · Nvidia · Santa Clara, CA
- Senior Fund Accountant · Wellington Management Company · Boston, MA
Where Washington, DC ranks
Where Washington, DC placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Cities hosting the most business conferences in the Mid-Atlantic104 conferences · of 12
- #1Cities hosting the most government & public sector conferences18 conferences · of 29
- #1Cities hosting the most accounting & audit conferences8 conferences · of 14
- #1Cities hosting the most finance conferences9 conferences · of 24
- #1Cities hosting the most legal conferences10 conferences · of 10
- #2Best cities for sales pay after cost of living$169k · of 45
Rankings about finance jobs
- Best cities for finance jobs #1 New York (1,932 openings)
- Best cities for finance pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($162k)
- Most requested AI skills in finance jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (4.3%)
- AI tools named most often in finance jobs #1 Claude (0.55%)
- Employers with the most finance jobs #1 Amazon (475 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 463 open staff accountant listings that state pay, the middle half runs $65,000 to $80,000 and the median is $73,000.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among accountants and auditors, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for accountants and auditors: 35% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
Staff Accountant
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Join a nationally recognized, mission-driven nonprofit association • Work closely with experienced accounting and finance leadership, including the Assistant Controller and CFO • Play a key role in year-end accounting activities, reconciliations, and account cleanup projects • Gain exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and an ongoing ERP system upgrade • Opportunity to make an immediate impact by identifying discrepancies and improving accounting accuracy • Collaborative team environment that values initiative, curiosity, and problem-solving • Consistent 37.5-hour workweek with no anticipated overtime
Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:
• Prepare and review general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations • Research and resolve discrepancies, including complex account balances and historical transactions • Investigate general ledger activity and prepare journal entries to correct account balances • Assist with account cleanup initiatives and year-end accounting activities • Review historical reconciliations and supporting documentation to identify necessary adjustments • Utilize advanced Excel functions to analyze financial data and support reconciliations • Collaborate with the accounting team to identify process improvements and ensure accurate financial reporting
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:
• 2–3+ years of general accounting experience with strong account reconciliation skills • Ability to independently prepare reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and identify appropriate adjustments • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred; experience with another large ERP system considered • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently with limited guidance • Proactive, team-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and take ownership of work
Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 annually
Qualified candidates please submit your resume for immediate consideration for this exciting job opportunity. Thanks!
#INNOV2026
EB-1138971626