Staff Accountant

Strategic Alliance Business Group (SABG); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SABG in Fairfax, VA seeks a Staff Accountant to support the CFO and accounting team in a government contracting environment. You will handle day‑to‑day accounting tasks including AP processing, expense reports, reconciliations, and month‑end close.

The role requires knowledge of GAAP and compliance with FAR/DFARS, with experience in Costpoint or Unanet preferred. You will work cross‑functionally with program managers and procurement to ensure accurate posting and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in government contracting or regulated accounting environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP; familiarity with FAR/DFARS is a plus.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet) is highly beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoices, PO vouchers, and payment requests.
• Set up Purchase Orders and process PO vouchers.
• Review expense reports for accuracy, policy compliance, and proper cost coding.
• Maintain organized AP documentation and support vendor inquiries.
• Perform general ledger and subledger reconciliations (AP, credit cards, travel accounts).
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close tasks.
• Prepare month-end adjusting journal entries (depreciation, prepaid expenses, accruals).
• Support audits and provide requested documentation (internal, external, DCAA as applicable).
• Ensure all accounting processes align with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and company controls.
• Support employees with timesheet and expense report issues.
• Collaborate with program managers, procurement, and finance to resolve discrepancies.
• Contribute to process improvements in AP, expense management, and reconciliation workflows.
• Work on projects assigned by the CFO or Accounting Manager

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Unanet

Excel

Job description

Brief Description

SABG is hiring a Staff Accountant to support the CFO and accounting department. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations in a government contracting environment, with primary responsibilities in accounts payable processing, employee expense report, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role ensures compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), company policies, and government contract requirements.

Brief Description

SABG is hiring a Staff Accountant to support the CFO and accounting department. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations in a government contracting environment, with primary responsibilities in accounts payable processing, employee expense report, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role ensures compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), company policies, and government contract requirements.

JOB TITLE

Staff Accountant

LOCATION

Fairfax, VA

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests.
• Set up Purchase Orders and process PO vouchers.
• Review expense reports for accuracy, policy compliance, and proper cost coding.
• Maintain organized AP documentation and support vendor inquiries.
• Perform general ledger and subledger reconciliations (AP, credit cards, travel accounts, etc.).
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close tasks.
• General Ledger analysis and reconciliations: prepare month-end adjusting journal entries – depreciation, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, etc. to help ensure accurate posting into the CostPoint ERP system.
• Support audits and provide requested documentation (internal, external, DCAA as applicable).
• Ensure all accounting processes align with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and company internal controls.
• Support employees with timesheet and expense reports issues.
• Collaborate with program managers, procurement, and finance to resolve discrepancies.
• Contribute to process improvements in AP, expense management, and reconciliation workflows.
• Work on projects assigned by the CFO or Accounting Manager

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in government contracting or regulated accounting environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and familiarity with FAR/DFARS is a plus.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet) is highly beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Computer Skills

• Skills in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment
• Must have proficiency in a variety of computer software applications especially Excel spreadsheets, (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and able to read and interpret written information
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; and upholds organizational values
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks if needed; and develops realistic action plans
• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to write and type on a computer. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job duties are performed in a manufacturing/office environment utilizing standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and telephone. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FOR OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS

SABG values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country and we support the hiring of returning Service Members and military spouses. If you are a Veteran or wounded warrior and would like assistance with the employment process at SABG, please contact our Recruiting team at [e-mail].

FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

If you are a person with a disability or a disabled Veteran and are applying for a job with SABG, we would like to ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact our Recruiting team at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

SALARY

$75,000-$90,000

Equal Opportunity

SABG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled