Staff Accountant

Young Community Developers • Boise, ID

15h • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will help ensure the integrity of accounting information, prepare financial reports, support audits, and maintain compliance with federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS. The role is based on-site in Boise, Idaho, and supports accounting activities for government contracts in a regulated environment.

The position handles financial processing, month-end close, cash management reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger activity, budgeting and forecasting support, contract cost monitoring, audit preparation, and internal controls. It also collaborates with Program Managers and Contracts and may participate in upgrades and enhancements to the ERP system.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience. Candidates must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship and be eligible to obtain any required export authorization and DoD clearance. Employment is contingent on meeting applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements. Travel is not required. Salary is $75,000–$85,000 annually, with eligibility for an annual bonus.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong ethics and integrity, particularly when handling confidential financial data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state and federal regulations.
• Proficiency with accounting or general ledger software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• Eligibility to obtain any required export authorization and DoD clearance, and ability to meet applicable export-control eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Microsoft Navision, or similar.
• Experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606), project accounting, and general ledger accounting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate financial processing, month-end close, cash management reports, and balance sheet reconciliations 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, including T&M, FFP, and CPFF.
• Support DCAA, external, and internal audits 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 support compliance and operational efficiency.
• Participate in ERP system upgrades and enhancements, such as Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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