Posted 01/12/2026
Job Number: 15166
Staff Accountant
Arlington, VA • Hybrid
Industry: Government
Job Category: Accounting
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $85,000 - $100,000/Annually
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Job Description
A mission-driven consulting firm is hiring a Staff Accountant to join its Arlington, VA office and support the financial operations of a rapidly growing government contracting firm. This role is hands-on and highly visible, supporting month-end close, AP/AR, budgeting, and financial reporting while working directly with a collaborative, coach-style Controller based in the DC area. The position is hybrid and ideal for an accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, ownership, and teamwork are non-negotiable. The ideal candidate brings strong GAAP fundamentals, solid AP/AR experience, and a proactive mindset. Culture fit is critical, this team values accountability, clear communication, and people who take initiative before being asked.
Staff Accountant Responsibilities:
- Support the month-end and year-end close to accelerate close timelines
- Process approximately 30 – 40 AP invoices and 15 AR invoices weekly
- Perform account reconciliations and maintain accurate financial statements
- Track budgets and ensure invoices align with contracts and cost structures
- Assist with forecasting and financial analysis
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
- Support audits and respond to time-sensitive requests with confidence
- Use Excel extensively for reconciliations and reporting (formulas required)
- Cross-train across accounting functions to expand technical exposure
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and documentation
What They’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (required)
- 2–3+ years of AP/AR and GAAP accounting experience
- Strong understanding of debits, credits, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Advanced Excel skills (formulas required; pivot tables and VLOOKUPs a plus)
- Unanet ERP experience highly preferred
- Government contracting / GovCon accounting experience preferred
- Detail-oriented, polished, and professional communicator
- Self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
- Team player with a positive attitude who thrives in a collaborative environment
Benefits:
- Flexible PTO policy
- 401(k) with employer match after two months
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 11 paid federal holidays
- $1,000 annual allowance for career and personal development
- Employer-paid short-term disability; optional long-term disability
- ClassPass credits for fitness and wellness
- Stable, fast-growing Inc. 5000 government contractor with strong retention
This role is well-suited for a Virginia-based accountant who wants meaningful responsibility, exposure to GovCon accounting, and the chance to grow alongside a tight-knit finance team led by a manager who mentors, supports, and works shoulder-to-shoulder with her team. Apply now! #LI-AM1
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