Staff Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join the finance team. This role involves managing a low volume of transactions that require significant attention to detail, including order entry, invoicing, revenue recognition, and cash collections.

While prior experience with order entry, billing, contract management, AR analysis, revenue recognition, and process improvement is preferred (not required), the position supports process improvements across the organization and its subsidiaries in both government contracting and commercial sectors.

This role works closely with the Controller, Senior Accounting Manager, and other team members. Additional hours are required on the last business day of each month to ensure all orders are processed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely invoicing and purchase order processing for multiple entities
• Support evaluation and optimization of order-to-cash processes across multiple business models and entities
• Perform month-end reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
• Work cross-functionally to standardize procedures, drive process improvements, and streamline revenue accounting operations for four entities
• Assist the Senior Accounting Manager and Senior Staff Accountant with ensuring revenue recognition for four entities
• Assist with timely reporting of internal revenue and invoicing metrics
• Provide oversight of the AR process to ensure customer accounts remain current
• Review customer contracts and purchase orders to ensure compliance
• Monitor and review backlog with the Professional Services team
• Maintain customer portals and update customer certifications and requirements as needed
• Support the year-end audit process and interface with external auditors
• Assist the Senior Accounting Manager with cost allocations and other close-related entries
• Assist the Controller and Senior Accounting Manager with other projects as necessary

Requirements

• Prior accounting and billing/invoicing experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or equivalent
• Attention to detail is required
• Understanding of US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition rules spanning software and services business models
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with other teams, including teams in other offices
• Intermediate/advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Practical hands-on experience in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, and evolving business environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the following business applications is highly desirable: NetSuite, Salesforce, customer portals (e.g., Exostar)
• Experience in software industry, professional services businesses, or government subcontracts

Compensation & Benefits

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
• 401K with generous employer match
• Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Remote work opportunities based on role
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employment

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and/or expression, or other characteristics or status protected by law.