Staff Accountant

Young Community Developers • Boise, ID

6d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The person in this role will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of accounting information, preparing financial reports, supporting audits, and maintaining compliance with federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS. The person in this role will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of accounting information, preparing financial reports, supporting audits, and maintaining compliance with federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS.

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Intermediate Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong ethics and integrity, especially when dealing with confidential financial data
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Strong background in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/federal regulations
• Proficient with Accounting Software/General Ledger Software programs
• Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.
• May be performing physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Deltek Costpoint or similar)
• Experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606) and Project Accounting

Responsibilities

• Delivering timely and accurate financial processing, month end close, cash management reports, and balance sheet reconciliation in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Manage general ledger activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
• Support the development and preparation of budgets, forecasts and projections
• Maintain compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and other regulatory requirements
• Monitor and reconcile project costs, labor charging, indirect rates, and billing for government contracts (e.g., T&M, FFP, CPFF)
• Support audits (DCAA, external, internal) by preparing required documentation and responding to inquiries
• Collaborate with Program Managers and Contracts to ensure accurate revenue recognition, cost allocations, and budget tracking
• Help maintain and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
• Participate in ERP system upgrades and enhancements (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics Business Central)

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

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