Accountant II Job Huntsville Alabama USA,Accounting

About Octave Federal

Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle - Design, Build,Operate and Protect - where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option.

Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-worldconditionsand enterprise-scale insight to improve performance,resilience and incident response where it matters most.

Octave Federal, the new brand identity for Hexagon US Federal, is an independent subsidiary of Octave exclusively focused on bringing the broad range of Octave technologies to the US Federal government and its partners. With more than 40 years of experience, we empower agencies and industry partners to operate with speed, precision and greater confidence.

Quick Hits

Employees: 150

Operating Locations:
Chantilly, VA (HQ);
Huntsville, AL;
Lanham, MD, and other client sites across the US

We are seeking an Accountant in Huntsville AL.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, motivated Accountant to join our team in Huntsville, AL. Ifyou enjoy working with numbers, improving processes, and supporting a dynamic business environment, this role offers a great opportunity to grow and make an impact.

A day in the life of an Accountant:

As an Accountant, you’ll play a key role in daily accounting operations. You will support AR reporting,monthly closing activities, and sales order processing. In this role, you will:

Issue invoices and perform collections follow-up
Support with entering sales orders and purchase requisitions
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
Support month-end close tasks
Analyze and maintain financial and business transactions
Apply accounting principles to provide analytical, evaluative, and advisory insights

This position requires a solid understanding of accounting theory and practice, along with familiarity in related areas such as government contracting and general management principles.

This job is for you if you:

Bring a strong grasp of accounting principles and terminology
Can apply your accounting knowledge to broader business areas like government contracting and general management
Enjoy being a proactive, independent thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
Clear and confident communication skills
A self-motivated approach to problem-solving
Proven Excel skills
Experience with Deltek Costpoint (a plus, but not required)

What we are expecting from you (i.e. the qualifications you must have):

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
2-3 years of related work experience

Physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a professional office and/or remote home office environment, subject to typical conditions.

Required Level of Security Clearance:

None

Expected Travel:

Expected Travel: 0%

Salary Transparency:

Octave Federal provides compensation information in accordance with applicable multi‑state pay transparency laws. The projected annual salary range for this position is $55,000.00 to $75,000.00 (USD). Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as work location, education, experience, skills, organizational requirements, and contract‑specific budget parameters. This range reflects what is typically offered for the role and represents only one component of Octave Federal’s total…