Staff Accountant

Overview

The Accountant supports the finance department in financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis. This role helps maintain accurate financial records and supports compliance with accounting principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Generate and distribute financial reports to management and other stakeholders as required.
• Process accounts payable invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure timely payment to vendors.
• Support accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by analyzing historical data, identifying trends, and preparing financial models.
• Assist with annual budgets, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, adjustments, and financial statement preparation.
• Collaborate with auditors during financial audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Serve as a Travel POC for SafeHarbors, Concur, and Program Managers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

• Mon–Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Teams) and communication tools including Zoom, Skype, or Slack.
• ERP experience is required.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, including GAAP.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate in a team environment.
• Experience in public accounting or a corporate finance environment.
• Familiarity with financial analysis tools and techniques.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Apply advanced concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Govcon experience.
• Procas Payroll system experience.
• Certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant).
• Desire to grow and develop as a valuable member of the accounting team.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary

• $26.44 to $ 38.46 per hour
• $55,000.00 to 80,000.00 annualized

Benefits

• 401K Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid AD&D Insurance
• Employee-paid voluntary benefits
• Employee development resources

Location & Work Environment

• Remote
• Work environment noise level is usually quiet.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit and use hands or fingers; handle or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Work Authorization / Federal Contract Requirements

This position is with a federal government contractor.

Applicants considered for employment include:

• U.S. lawful permanent residents
• eligible employment-based green card portability candidates (with a Form I-485 filed at least 180 days prior for a same or similar role)
• individuals with valid F-1 or J-1 employment authorization for temporary positions only

The employer does not provide immigration sponsorship.

Some roles may support federal contracts and therefore require U.S. citizenship, specific residency history, or eligibility for a security clearance. Candidates not meeting applicable federal contract requirements will not be eligible for those roles.

Equal Opportunity

The employer prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process.