Remote Staff Accountant: Federal Contracts & DCAA Compliance

Lafayette Group; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group in Washington, DC area is seeking a Staff Accountant – Financial Analysis, Reporting & Federal Contract Compliance. This role supports general accounting, financial analysis, payroll processing, and government contract accounting.

You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and reports; manage payroll tax filings; ensure documentation, internal controls, and audit readiness, including DCAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–6 years of accounting experience including general ledger, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Experience with UnaNet; UKG Workforce Ready is a plus.
• Federal government contracting, DCAA compliance, or government contract audit support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and close; assist with monthly/annual close and statements.
• Prepare management reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and strengthen internal controls.
• Process payroll and timekeeping; support payroll tax filings.
• Support federal contract accounting per FAR/CAS; maintain labor cost documentation.
• Prepare records for audits; respond to requests and coordinate with leadership.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Financial reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

UnaNet

UKG Workforce Ready

Job description

Lafayette Group in Washington, DC area is seeking a Staff Accountant – Financial Analysis, Reporting & Federal Contract Compliance. This role supports general accounting, financial analysis, payroll processing, and government contract accounting.

You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and reports; manage payroll tax filings; ensure documentation, internal controls, and audit readiness, including DCAA compliance.