Staff Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Report directly to the Accounting Manager.

• Assist in the month-end close of the general ledger and prepare the necessary supporting schedules.

• Facilitate the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes in line with Governmental Accounting Standards, US GAAP, internal policies, and PCAOB procedures.

• Aid in processing the payroll system.

• Manage the Deltek Costpoint timekeeping system, including user setup, ongoing maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Prepare monthly general accruals and investigate any unrecorded liabilities.

• Analyze asset and liability accounts and record journal entries when necessary.

• Evaluate monthly expenses to ensure accurate recording.

• Create month-over-month, quarter-over-quarter, and year-over-year P&L and balance sheet variance analyses.

• Prepare assigned monthly account reconciliations and address any discrepancies.

• Assist with requests from external and internal auditors.

• Help document processes, procedures, and related controls.

• Cross-train for other roles within the GOV Accounting team.

• Fulfill performance review and goal-setting responsibilities.

• Complete special projects and other tasks as assigned.

• Maintain focus, interpret data, solve problems, make timely workflow decisions, and apply established protocols.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.

• Basic knowledge of US GAAP.

• CPA certification is a plus, but not mandatory.

• Experience in a public company environment is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Deltek and NetSuite financial systems is a plus.

• Well-organized with a strong attention to detail.

• Ability to meet deadlines effectively.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.

• Capable of maintaining confidentiality.

• Able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must provide a dedicated and secure work area.

• Must ensure high-speed internet access/connectivity and manage office setup and maintenance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 401(k) savings plan.

• Paid family leave.

• 9 paid holidays each year.

• 17–27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, based on level and length of service.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Virtual interviews.

• Dedicated secure work area and high-speed internet/office setup provided by the candidate.