Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

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NKI is growing fast. We are looking for a full‑time Staff Accountant to help support our strong growth and join a great team. We invest in our employees’ development to help them achieve their career goals.

The Staff Accountant will support government and commercial business lines. This person reports to Director of Contracts & Business Administration and focuses on day‑to‑day accounting operations, billing support and financial reporting. Role is expected to expand over time and take on additional responsibilities to support company growth, new contracts and evolving compliance requirements. In‑office.

Salary: $75k‑$90k per year (based on experience)

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• 401(k) with potential employer‑sponsored bonus
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

• Support day‑to‑day accounting operations including A/P, A/R, invoicing, general ledger maintenance, and journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and coded to appropriate contracts or indirect pools while monitoring and enforcing accounting policies across government and commercial company divisions.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring, bookkeeping and monthly, quarterly, and year‑end closings to support accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, assist with indirect rate calculations and ensure supporting documents are DCAA compliant and audit ready.
• Monitor project costs and ensure accurate billing in accordance with contract terms (e.g., CPFF, T&M and FFP) and applicable FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Assist with preparation of required filings and compliance activities, including property taxes, sales & use taxes, workers’ compensation audits and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation for contracts, invoices, and timekeeping.
• Collaborate with senior staff on financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2‑3 years of accounting experience, preferably with a government contractor
• Excellent attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong sense of ownership and independence
• United States citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD clearance

• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and DCAA audit requirements
• Proficiency in PROCAS or similar government contracting accounting system
• Strong Excel skills
• Previous experience working with financial planning and analysis (FP&A)

Nathan Kunes Incorporated (NKI) has been in business since 1998 and specializes in providing Software, System and Information Assurance engineering services to the DoD and Intelligence Community Agencies.

Seniority level: entry level

Employment type:

full‑time

Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance