Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Location: Laurel, MD

Schedule: 5x onsite

Compensation: $75,000-$100,000

Benefits
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This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401k

Our client, a growing organization with a collaborative, hands-on accounting team, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support a broad range of accounting functions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of processes, and contributing across multiple areas of accounting.

• Process accounts payable activities, including invoice review, payment preparation, vendor reconciliations, and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Support accounts receivable processes, including collections follow-up, account research, reconciliations, and resolution of past-due balances.
• Assist with customer invoicing, including invoice preparation, distribution, and issue resolution.
• Perform cash handling, deposits, cash reconciliations, and banking-related activities.
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and day-to-day accounting issues.
• Collaborate closely with the accounting team to maintain cross-training and backup coverage across key functions.
• Cross-train in payroll processing to provide support as needed.
• Assist with additional accounting and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience supporting multiple accounting functions.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, and formula-driven reconciliations.
• Experience working with accounting, ERP, or financial systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to independently research and resolve issues while communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working within a small team environment where collaboration and cross-training are expected.

• Experience with Sage or similar accounting software.
• Exposure to Salesforce or CRM platforms.
• Process improvement experience.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and evolving business needs.
• Interest in leveraging technology, automation, or AI tools to improve accounting processes.
• Payroll experience or willingness to learn payroll functions.

• Thrives in a small-company environment.
• Takes a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach to work.
• Enjoys learning new processes and wearing multiple hats.
• Values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?

• Benefits & Bonuses:
  You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Permanent Employment:
  Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment
• Connections:
  You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options:
  You are presented multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development:
  You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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