Junior Staff Accountant

Alpha Omega Integration; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Omega Integration in Vienna, VA is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close. You will assist with journal entries, reconciliations, AP/AR, and financial reporting under guidance from senior staff.

The ideal candidate is early-career with a solid grasp of GAAP, strong analytical skills, and meticulous attention to detail. This role offers growth in government contracting and project-based accounting within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to perform reconciliations, journal entries, and close processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general ledger accounting activities, including journal entries and accruals.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including review and coding.
• Support project accounting and cost review for government contracting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Junior Staff Accountant Clearance Required: No Work Location: Vienna, VA/Tysons Corner

Alpha Omega is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team in Vienna, VA. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to develop their skills within a growing government contracting organization.

The Junior Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, accounts payable and receivable functions, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of basic accounting principles, excellent attention to detail, and an interest in developing their knowledge of government contracting and project-based accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with general ledger accounting activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments
• Perform monthly balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Assist with accounts payable activities, including invoice review, coding, documentation, and payment processing
• Support accounts receivable and billing activities, including reviewing supporting documentation and assisting with invoice preparation
• Review employee expense reports and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist with project accounting activities and the review of project-related costs
• Support timekeeping and labor-related accounting processes as needed
• Assist with financial reporting, schedules, and ad hoc accounting analyses
• Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation and responding to information requests
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Accounting, Contracts, Payroll, Program Management, and other internal teams to resolve accounting discrepancies
• Assist with maintaining internal controls and ensuring accounting transactions comply with company policies and procedures
• Develop an understanding of government contracting accounting requirements and applicable FAR/DCAA guidelines
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, and reporting
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned

Required Experience / Skills

• 0-2 years of professional accounting, finance, or related experience; relevant internship experience may be considered.
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience or familiarity with account reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or month-end close processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting/filtering, and working with financial data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.