Staff Accountant

Overview

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and supports the monthly general ledger close. This role prepares journal entries, performs account reconciliations, and prepares balance sheet and income statement variance analysis, along with related accounting activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general ledger month-end close and prepare supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule
• Assist with the completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to ensure transactions are completed in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, US GAAP, internal policies, and PCAOB procedures
• Assist with payroll system processing; administer the Deltek Costpoint timekeeping system, including user setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Prepare monthly general accruals and search for unrecorded liabilities
• Analyze assigned asset and liability accounts, and record journal entries as needed
• Analyze expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis
• Prepare month-over-month, quarter-over-quarter, and year-over-year P&L and balance sheet variance analysis for assigned accounts
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations as assigned and resolve any discrepancies
• Assist with fulfilling external and internal audit requests
• Assist with documentation of process and procedures and associated controls
• Cross-train on other roles in the GOV Accounting team
• Complete responsibilities outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned
• Perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Basic understanding of US GAAP
• 2+ years minimum accounting experience; CPA a plus, but not required
• Experience with a public company environment is a plus
• Knowledge of Deltek and NetSuite financial systems is a plus
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Cognitive / Mental Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Completing tasks independently
• Interpreting data
• Making timely decisions within a workflow
• Maintaining focus
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work
• Remembering and adhering to processes and protocols
• Applying established protocols in a timely manner

Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation range: $55,000 to $70,000 per year
• Specific offers determined by experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs
• This role is eligible for commission. OR This role is eligible for discretionary bonus consideration.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) savings plans; paid family leave; 9 paid holidays per year; and 17–27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year depending on level and length of service.

Location

• Remote; interviews will be conducted virtually.

Application Details

• Date of posting: 8/21/2026
• Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. Anticipated application window close: 9/21/2026 (may change depending on application volume or may close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected).