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Staff Accountant

Beacon Hill
Harrington, DE Contractor
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries; maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
  • Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations, including cash, AR, AP, prepaid, and accrual accounts
  • Assist with month‑end and year‑end close processes, including schedules and supporting documentation
  • Analyze account variances and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Maintain proper documentation for transactions and reconciliations in accordance with GAAP
  • Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve accounting and financial inquiries
  • Assist with ad hoc projects, process improvements, and other accounting duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Associate's degree with relevant experience considered)
  • 1-4 years of general accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
  • Experience with month‑end close and account reconciliation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred)
  • Experience with ERP or accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Oracle, SAP, Great Plains)
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities


Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.


California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.


Benefits Information:


Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.




We look forward to working with you.

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