Staff Accountant

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our rapidly growing team. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the company’s success by ensuring financial integrity, driving process improvements, and supporting organizational growth. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in financial management systems and federal contracting regulations.

As the Staff Accountant
, you will be a critical member of the finance team, responsible for supporting the financial operations and ensuring compliance with government regulations, industry standards, and company policies. This role provides strategic financial insights, maintains accurate financial records, and optimizes the organization’s financial performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in federal government contracting, advanced proficiency with Google Suite, and experience using Unanet for financial management.

Valiant Solutions is a company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area 12 years in a row!

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy.

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of proven experience as a staff accountant or similar financial role within federal government contracting.
• Advanced hands-on experience with Unanet, including project accounting, reporting, and financial management functionalities.
• Advanced proficiency with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) for collaboration and reporting.
• Expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of effectively managing teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Manage and maintain the Unanet system for project accounting, invoicing, timekeeping, and expense reporting.
• Develop and implement internal controls, as needed, to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Invoice customers and submit in accordance with the contract
• Manage accounts payable, process payments, and save documents
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

Accounting & General Ledger

• Oversee and assist with the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate recording of financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring that all entries are in compliance with established accounting principles and government requirements.
• Support the accounting team in ensuring proper accounting for all costs, including direct and indirect costs, and ensure correct allocation to government contracts.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Monitor cash flow and manage banking relationships to ensure financial stability.

Billing & Invoicing

• Ensure invoices comply with contract terms, funding limitations, and applicable government regulations.
• Coordinate with Contracts and Program Management teams to validate billing data, labor charges, and contract modifications prior to invoice submission.
• Support DCAA, CPSR, and customer audits related to billing and contract accounting activities.

Internal Controls & Audit Support

• Assist in maintaining and improving internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory standards.
• Support external and internal audits by providing necessary…