Staff Accountant

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $75,000–$80,000

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Our client is a growing organization seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This position will support general accounting, payroll, project accounting, compliance, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities within a collaborative and professional environment.

• Reconcile and maintain General Ledger accounts and balances.
• Support bi-monthly payroll processing and related payroll activities.
• Maintain accurate employee and accounting records within the company’s ERP system.
• Establish and maintain appropriate accounting records for new hires and subcontractors.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain supporting documentation for payroll, journal entries, accounts payable, fixed assets, and other accounting activities.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with internal accounting policies, GAAP, and applicable government contracting regulations and requirements.
• Support annual and periodic financial audits, incurred cost submissions, and interactions with government audit personnel.
• Partner with project control and accounting teams to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and closeout of active projects.
• Assist with special accounting projects, integrations, and due diligence activities.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies while maintaining accurate and timely financial records.
• Perform additional accounting duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within the government contracting industry.
• Required experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; advanced Excel capabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with government contracting accounting requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• U.S. citizenship required. Candidates with dual citizenship should disclose this during the application process.