Staff Accountant

CN Accounting & Business Services, LLC Title: Staff Accountant - Private Small Business & Nonprofit Accounting

Location: Largo, Maryland | Full-Time | In-Office

Salary: $53,000 - $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications

We Are

CN Accounting is an accounting firm based in Largo, Maryland. We provide accounting, tax, payroll, and business advisory services to small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals.

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing team. This position is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional or recent accounting graduate with a strong accounting foundation and work ethic who wants broad, hands-on experience and an opportunity for professional growth.

Why CN Accounting?

This position provides exposure to much more than routine bookkeeping. The Staff Accountant will gain practical experience working with small businesses and nonprofit organizations and will have opportunities to develop skills in accounting, financial reporting, tax preparation and support, payroll, client service, and business advisory services.

For a recent graduate or early-career accountant, this is an opportunity to develop a strong professional foundation while working directly with experienced accounting professionals and taking on increasing levels of responsibility.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Be highly detail-oriented and committed to producing accurate work
• Have a solid understanding of accounting principles
• Must be willing and available to work extended hours and occasional weekends during tax season and other peak deadline periods.
• Be able to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn
• Be comfortable asking questions when necessary while developing the ability to research and resolve issues independently
• Be organized and able to manage multiple client assignments and deadlines
• Be dependable and follow through on commitments
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Be comfortable communicating directly and professionally with clients
• Understand the importance of confidentiality when handling client and financial information
• Be willing to contribute the additional time necessary during peak periods

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant will work with multiple clients and perform a variety of accounting and client-service responsibilities, including:

• Perform monthly bookkeeping and accounting for small business and nonprofit clients
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Prepare and assist with monthly financial statements
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting schedules
• Review client records for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Assist with payroll processing and related responsibilities, as needed
• Communicate professionally with clients to obtain information and resolve accounting questions
• Assist with year-end accounting and tax preparation
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic client files
• Manage multiple client assignments and meet established deadlines
• Research discrepancies and follow through until issues are resolved
• Assist with other accounting and client-service responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field is preferred
• 1-3 years of experience including internships or related professional experience- (small business and/or nonprofit experience a plus)
• Recent accounting graduates with strong academic preparation are encouraged to apply
• QuickBooks Online experience a plus
• Payroll experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google sheets and MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a professional, in-office environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Retirement benefits
• Training and professional development benefits
• Paid vacation
• Free on-site parking
• Convenient location near the Largo Metro Station

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer