[HYBRID] Staff Accountant

HYBRID Staff Accountant
Location: near Sterling VA
Base Salary: $75000-$85000
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. Youll 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. Theyre 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 youll 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 youve assimilated WFH can be 1-2 days each week. Days will fluctuate depending on business needs.