Staff Accountant II

Overview

A government contracting organization is seeking a Staff Accountant II to support core accounting operations and maintain accurate, timely, and compliant financial records. This role reports to the Controller and collaborates closely with the accounting team to manage general ledger activity, account reconciliations, job cost accounting, billing, and month-end close processes. The Staff Accountant II will work with limited supervision on recurring tasks and take ownership of assigned general ledger areas, job cost modules, and related billing activities.

This position is based in Lexington Park, Maryland, and may be performed onsite, hybrid, or remotely depending on business needs and mutual agreement.

Responsibilities

General Accounting & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries including payroll, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and lease accounting.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations (e.g., prepaids, fixed assets, deposits, payroll liabilities, stockholder loans).
• Support month-end and year-end close processes ensuring accurate and timely transaction recording.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring subsidiary ledgers align with control accounts.
• Assist in maintaining and updating accounting policies, procedures, and desktop guides to support internal controls and audit readiness.
• Cross-train and provide coverage across key accounting processes to ensure operational continuity.

Job Cost Accounting & Government Contract Compliance

• Classify and record costs as direct or indirect in accordance with FAR Part 31 and applicable Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Identify and segregate unallowable costs per FAR 31.205 and CAS 405.
• Support preparation of indirect rate calculations (fringe, overhead, G&A) and monitor actual rates against budgeted/provisional rates.
• Assist with preparation and submission of Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) and other regulatory filings.
• Maintain project/contract-level cost details within the accounting system to support accurate job costing and billing.

Audit Support & Compliance

• Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for internal and external audits, including DCAA and financial statement audits.
• Assist with audit inquiries and maintain organized workpapers and evidence binders.
• Support internal control activities including adherence to approval thresholds, segregation of duties, and timely reconciliations.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly financial packages including Receivables/Payables Aging and Job Cost Reports with indirect rates applied.
• Assist with budget vs. actual analysis and variance reporting.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as directed.
• Participate in process and system improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint job cost accounting systems.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong understanding of debits/credits, accrual accounting, and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Sound judgment in reviewing transactions and reconciliations, with willingness to raise issues and propose solutions.
• Ability to collaborate with program managers, contracts, and operations staff to resolve coding, cost classification, and billing issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility.

Preferred

• Experience in government contracting.
• Familiarity with FAR cost principles and DCAA compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing or supporting incurred cost submissions, indirect rate calculations, or DCAA audit responses.
• Familiarity with government contract types including T&M, FFP, and cost-reimbursable contracts.
• CPA candidacy or progress toward CPA licensure.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $76,000 - $93,000, based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and internal parity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, telemedicine services, and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.
• Flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.

Location

• Lexington Park, Maryland
• Work arrangement may be onsite, hybrid, or remote subject to business needs and mutual agreement.