Senior Staff Accountant

Job Overview

• Position Status:
  Full Time
• Title:
  
  Senior Staff Accountant
• Location:
  
  Huntsville, AL
• Work Schedule:
  
  Regular hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Employees may need to adjust during surge. Alternate 9/8-80 schedule available after 30 days. Onsite role.

The Senior Staff Accountant is a senior-level technical accounting professional responsible for ensuring general ledger accuracy, project accounting integrity, compliance with government contracting regulations, and timely financial reporting within a Deltek Costpoint environment. This role owns balance sheet reconciliations, complex journal entries, indirect rate monitoring, and internal control compliance, while supporting month-end close, audits, and proposal efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in government contracting (Gov Con) accounting practices, including FAR, DFARS, and DCAA requirements.

• Own and prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
• Prepare and post complex journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and adjusting entries
• Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure alignment between GL and subledgers
• Support and lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Support preparation of financial statements and internal management reports
• Assist with variance analysis and investigate discrepancies
• Support project accounting functions, including cost allowability and revenue recognition
• Assist with indirect rate monitoring, rate analysis, and Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) support
• Perform inventory and fixed asset reconciliations
• Maintain compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and DCAA requirements
• Support internal control compliance and audit readiness efforts
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and documentation
• Review and enhance company policy and business processes to ensure responsive and comprehensive support for all contracts and customers
• Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and leadership as needed
• Performs other tasks as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a government contracting environment
• Hands‑on experience with Deltek Costpoint (required)
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month‑end close
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or project-based environment is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Must demonstrate positive, polite, and professional behavior at all times when dealing with co‑workers, customers, and all levels of management
• Must have the ability to communicate using clear, concise, and accurate English; both verbal and written are required

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. The position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility to include but not limited to bending, reaching, climbing, turning, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distances may be required.

Must be able to lift, move, and transport items frequently over 10 pounds.

Generally, work is conducted in an inside office environment, but may also involve some outside work depending on the task. The inside environment may be in an office or cubicle with close quarters, low to moderate noise, and bright or dim lighting. Outside work may include various environmental conditions including warm and cold climates and while on travel.

Axxeum, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company…