Junior Staff Accountant

Alpha Omega • Vienna, VA

12h • $55,000 - $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Previous accounting internship or 1–2 years of entry-level accounting experience.

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

Benefits

• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level