[HYBRID] Staff Accountant
Location: near Sterling, VA
Base Salary: $75,000-$85,000
Benefits: Medical, 401k, PTO, Holidays
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: M-F 8 AM – 5 PM ET; 40 hours
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

[HYBRID] Staff Accountant (Payroll & Full-Cycle Accounting) Description

Our client, an engineering and construction services company, is looking for a Staff Accountant to join their team outside of Sterling, VA. You’ll serve as the primary day-to-day accounting resource, handling weekly payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other transactional accounting activities in QuickBooks Online. This is a highly hands-on role with a strong emphasis on multi-state payroll, while also supporting executive leadership with month-end close and financial reporting. They’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being the hands-on, tactical person in the accounting function and appreciates the trust and autonomy that comes with being relied upon to get the job done. The ideal candidate is proactive, takes initiative, and is resourceful enough to figure things out independently, while also being comfortable asking questions and raising their hand when support is needed. Because this is a smaller company, you’ll have a direct line to ownership and the opportunity to have a real voice in the business, rather than just handling the accounting in the background. The role is designed to grow with the company, giving you the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility over time and ultimately grow into a Controller-level position.

[HYBRID] Staff Accountant (Payroll & Full-Cycle Accounting) 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

[HYBRID] Staff Accountant (Payroll & Full-Cycle Accounting) Qualifications

• Full-cycle accounting experience required
• Hands-on payroll processing experience with both exempt and non-exempt employees
• Advanced Excel skills required

Important Note: This role offers WFH flexibility after training. Depending on experience, onboarding can take 3-6 months. After you’ve assimilated, WFH can be 1-2 days each week. Days will fluctuate depending on business needs.