Junior Staff Accountant

Junior Staff Accountant

Alpha Omega is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team in Vienna, VA. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to develop their skills within a growing government contracting organization.

The Junior Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, accounts payable and receivable functions, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of basic accounting principles, excellent attention to detail, and an interest in developing their knowledge of government contracting and project-based accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with general ledger accounting activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments
• Perform monthly balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Assist with accounts payable activities, including invoice review, coding, documentation, and payment processing
• Support accounts receivable and billing activities, including reviewing supporting documentation and assisting with invoice preparation
• Review employee expense reports and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist with project accounting activities and the review of project-related costs
• Support timekeeping and labor-related accounting processes as needed
• Assist with financial reporting, schedules, and ad hoc accounting analyses
• Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation and responding to information requests
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Accounting, Contracts, Payroll, Program Management, and other internal teams to resolve accounting discrepancies
• Assist with maintaining internal controls and ensuring accounting transactions comply with company policies and procedures
• Develop an understanding of government contracting accounting requirements and applicable FAR/DCAA guidelines
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, and reporting
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Required Experience/

Skills:

• 0–2 years of professional accounting, finance, or related experience; relevant internship experience may be considered.
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience or familiarity with account reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or month-end close processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting/filtering, and working with financial data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous accounting or finance experience within a federal government contracting environment.
• Experience or familiarity with Unanet ERP or another project-based accounting/ERP system.
• Familiarity with government contracting concepts, including direct and indirect costs, project accounting, and contract billing.
• Basic knowledge of FAR, DCAA, or other government contracting accounting requirements.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Previous accounting internship or 1–2 years of entry-level accounting experience.

(Required or Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $55,000-$68,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience,…