Hybrid Staff Accountant Staff Accountant

About The Role

A rapidly growing government consulting firm is seeking to hire a **remote full-time temp to perm Staff Accountant** to join a dynamic Accounting & Finance team. This position will report directly to the Accounting Manager and will primarily focus on invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit card management. The role requires a blend of technical accounting skills, analytical abilities, and strong communication skills to effectively contribute to the financial health of the company.

Responsibilities

- Manage monthly customer invoices, which involves preparation, coordination of reviews with the Accounting Manager and Project Managers, and submission to the customer portal.

- Oversee the Accounts Payable function:

- Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox.

- Verify the completeness and accuracy of vendor invoices and resolve discrepancies, including comparison of subcontractor invoices to timesheets.

- Obtain necessary approvals from department owners.

- Create vouchers and run weekly A/P aging reports; coordinate vendor payments with the Accounting Manager.

- Create and post employee vendor invoices from approved expense reports.

- Upload payments to the bank portal.

- Manage the Accounts Receivable function:

- Post incoming customer payments and run weekly A/R aging reports; follow up with customers on overdue payments.

- Oversee company credit card management and record monthly transactions:

- Code transactions for cardholder review and approval.

- Ensure all credit card transactions have proper supporting documentation.

- Issue and cancel company cards.

- Own assigned monthly closing tasks, including bank account reconciliations and expense accruals.

- Serve as a Unanet administrator, overseeing new employee setups, terminations, approval group changes, salary adjustments, and assignment of timekeeping charge codes.

- Support the annual financial statement audit by providing requested documentation and explanations.

- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in financial operations.

- Handle sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII) with the utmost professionalism and discretion.

- Collaborate with team members to complete group tasks and participate in weekly team meetings.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; a degree in a related field is acceptable with sufficient work experience related to the job responsibilities.

- 2-5 years of experience in an accounting department, focusing on invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit card management, and month-end close.

- **Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel** and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize competing priorities.

- Eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without requiring sponsorship.

- Candidates must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in government contracting.

- Familiarity with **Unanet** accounting software is highly desired.

Benefits

- Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental.

- Remote work opportunities.

- 4% 401k match deposited semi-monthly with 100% immediate vesting.

- Company-paid Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD).

- Company-paid basic life insurance.

- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package.