Senior Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Staff Accountant is a senior-level technical accounting professional responsible for ensuring general ledger accuracy, project accounting integrity, compliance with government contracting regulations, and timely financial reporting within a Deltek Costpoint environment. This role owns balance sheet reconciliations, complex journal entries, indirect rate monitoring, and internal control compliance, while supporting month-end close, audits, and proposal efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in government contracting (GovCon) accounting practices, including FAR, DFARS, and DCAA requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a government contracting environment
- Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint (required)
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close
- Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA compliance requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must have attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- Must demonstrate positive, polite, and professional behavior at all times when dealing with co-workers, customers, and all levels of management
- Must have the ability to communicate using clear, concise, and accurate English; both verbal and written are Required
Nice To Haves
- Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or project-based environment is a plus
Responsibilities
- Own and prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
- Prepare and post complex journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and adjusting entries
- Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure alignment between GL and subledgers
- Support and lead month-end and year-end close processes
- Support preparation of financial statements and internal management reports
- Assist with variance analysis and investigate discrepancies
- Support project accounting functions, including cost allowability and revenue recognition
- Assist with indirect rate monitoring, rate analysis, and Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) support
- Perform inventory and fixed asset reconciliations
- Maintain compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and DCAA requirements
- Support internal control compliance and audit readiness efforts
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and documentation
- Review and enhance company policy and business processes to ensure responsive and comprehensive support for all contracts and customers.
- Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and leadership as needed
- Performs other tasks as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
