Junior Staff Accountant

JFL CONSULTING, LLC; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant to join its finance team. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity for those with a finance degree and a passion for government contracting. You will support financial operations, engage in full-cycle accounting, and collaborate with external auditors. The company prides itself on its mission-driven approach and commitment to employee growth, providing a robust benefits package including comprehensive health coverage and a generous PTO policy. If you're eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with 3% company contribution

Generous PTO policy

Reimbursement for job-related certifications

Access to training platforms

Qualifications

• Entry-level position for a detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant.
• Hands-on experience in government contracting accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial operations and reporting processes.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

GAAP Understanding

Eagerness to Learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Finance-related degree

Tools

Unanet

Deltek

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Primary Place of Performance: Hybrid – Springfield, VA (2 days per week in the office)

Years of Experience: Entry-Level

Mandatory Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance due to federal contract requirements.

JFL Consulting, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with a finance-related degree and hands-on experience in government contracting accounting. The Junior Staff Accountant will support day-to-day financial operations and reporting processes, with exposure to full-cycle accounting, audit preparation, and coordination with an outsourced accounting firm.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a high-impact, mission-driven organization.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Familiarity or hands-on experience with Unanet and/or Deltek
• Understanding of GAAP and accounting lifecycle principles
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the government contracting environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
  
  

Duties to Include but not Limited to:

• Open and maintain account lines
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations
• Process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions
• Reconcile corporate credit card expenses
• Support month-end close and internal reporting cycles
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and liaise with external auditors
• Participate in financial meetings and interface with the outsourced accounting firm
• Help manage the full lifecycle of financial reporting
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with government contracting regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• Internship or entry-level experience in government contracting accounting
• Familiarity with DCAA or audit requirements in GovCon
• Exposure to indirect cost rates and compliance-driven financial tracking
• Unanet or similar software experience
  
  

Competitive Benefits Package Includes:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• 401(k) with 3% company contribution and immediate vesting
• Generous PTO policy (15 vacation, 5 sick, 2 personal days)
• Reimbursement for job-related certifications, generous training budget and company provided access to training platforms
  
  

About JFL Consulting, LLC

With more than twenty years of securing some of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community’s most critical networks, JFL Consulting, LLC provides advanced network security solutions to a range of US Government and US commercial clients. Our cybersecurity operators are experts at assessing and defending mission-critical data and the networks that facilitate their operation. We are focused on delivering advanced products and industry best practices that meet each customer’s unique requirements. Visit www.jflconsulting.com.

JFL Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute. It is also the policy of JFL Consulting, LLC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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