Junior Accountant (Government Contracting)

Nira Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NIRA Inc. is seeking a Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations with a primary focus on payroll and accounts payable. This role involves processing employee timesheets, expense reports, payroll transactions, and vendor invoices in Deltek Costpoint and other financial systems.

You will collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure accurate records, assist with month-end close, and help maintain organized documentation for audits and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-2 years of progressive accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and process employee timesheets and expense reports for payroll.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries in Deltek Costpoint.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and process payments in Costpoint.
• Assist with month-end close and account reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

iSolved

Job description

Position Overview

NIRA Inc., a fast-growing women-owned small business, is seeking a Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations with a primary focus on payroll and accounts payable. This position will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee timesheets, expense reports, payroll transactions, and vendor invoices, as well as maintaining accurate accounting records in Deltek Costpoint and other financial systems.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Review employee timesheets and expense reports for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals prior to payroll processing.
• Assist with employee setup and maintenance of employee information in payroll and accounting systems.
• Initiate and support semi-monthly payroll processing in Deltek Costpoint and iSolved.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure employee changes, deductions, and other payroll-related information are accurately reflected in the payroll system.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries in Deltek Costpoint.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies or unusual transactions.
• Maintain organized payroll documentation and records in accordance with company policies and applicable requirements.
• Support the Accounting and Human Resources teams with payroll-related questions and requests.

Accounts Payable & Expense Management

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, proper coding, and required supporting documentation.
• Route invoices to appropriate personnel for review and approval.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on pending approvals to support timely payment processing.
• Schedule and process vendor payments in accordance with established payment procedures.
• Enter and maintain accounts payable transactions in Deltek Costpoint

Accounting Support

• Assist with routine accounting entries and other accounting-related tasks as assigned.
• Support month-end close activities by ensuring payroll, accounts payable, and related transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Assist with account reconciliations and research discrepancies as needed.
• Ensure accounting documentation is complete, properly maintained, and readily available for internal review and audit support.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-2 years of progressive accounting experience.

Preferred:

• Experience with accounting systems used in government contracting (e.g., Deltek Costpoint).
• Experience in a government contracting environment.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.

About NIRA Inc.

NIRA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. As a rapidly growing small business, we pride ourselves on: - Strong customer relationships - Cutting-edge technology solutions - Career growth opportunities for our team members

Learn more at www.nira-inc.com