Staff Accountant – General Ledger & Tax

Job Description

Staff Accountant | CFS

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-person Staff Accountant role at CFS, a stable, mission-driven organization known for its strong leadership support and commitment to healthy work-life balance. CFS operates within a well-established government services environment. This position offers crucial hands-on exposure across both general ledger accounting and business tax work, directly supporting the financial health and operational compliance of the company. It’s an opportunity to build experience within a respected government services organization, contributing to a welcoming, team-oriented culture that values both experienced and early-career professionals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $65000–$75000 yearly
• Team: A stable accounting team with a clear structure and defined responsibilities, fostering a welcoming, team-oriented culture with a mix of experienced and early-career professionals and supportive, accessible leadership.
• Mission: To ensure accurate financial record-keeping and compliance through comprehensive general ledger accounting and diligent management of business tax obligations within a government services environment.
• Tech Stack: Costpoint, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Management: Perform core general ledger accounting tasks, including precise reconciliations and accurate journal entries, ensuring the integrity of financial records.
• Month-End Close Support: Actively support the preparation process for month-end close and contribute to the generation of related financial reporting.
• Business Tax Preparation: Prepare and diligently manage various business taxes, specifically property, license, sales, and excise taxes, to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Tax Compliance Assistance: Provide assistance with state and local tax compliance requirements, helping the organization meet its regulatory obligations.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Complete ad hoc accounting tasks and special projects as requested by the leadership team, demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to learn.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting is the minimum educational requirement, providing the foundational knowledge necessary for this early-career accounting role within a government services environment.
• Experience: Candidates should possess demonstrable exposure to either general ledger accounting principles or practical tax-related work; prior experience with Costpoint or similar ERP systems is preferred.
• Skills: Essential skills include basic to intermediate proficiency in Excel, the ability to perform general ledger accounting tasks, support month-end close processes, and prepare various business taxes. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate key professional attributes such as being collaborative, curious, organized, dependable, professional, approachable, and engaged in their work within a structured team environment.