Staff Accountant

Vision Point Systems, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance (1x salary)

Short and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Medical and dental insurance

Job summary

Vision Point Systems, Inc. seeks a Staff Accountant to join our Fairfax, VA office (moving to Chantilly, VA in the fall). The role focuses on ensuring financial accuracy, streamlining project-based billing, and supporting project management teams.

You will manage monthly A/R and AP, perform month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, using Unanet daily to support project accounting, time tracking, and billing processes. Strong Excel skills and GAAP knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a government contracting environment.
• 1-2+ years of hands-on experience using Unanet for project-based accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar field.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (PivotTables and VLOOKUPs).
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and post monthly customer invoices and cash receipts (A/R).
• Review vendor invoices, code to GL, and manage PO and amendments in Unanet.
• Execute month-end close, post journal entries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations; ensure accurate reporting.
• Manage project accounting, time/expense tracking, billing, and reporting in Unanet.
• Prepare financial documents including variance explanations and P&L statements; support audits.

Skills

Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Unanet ERP/Accounting

Job description

Vision Point Systems, Inc. is recruiting for a Staff Accountant to work in our Fairfax, VA office (moving to Chantilly, VA in the fall). The ideal candidate will ensure financial accuracy, streamline project-based billing, and support project management teams. Duties will include, but won't be limited to the following:

• Monthly A/R: Process and post all monthly customer invoices and post cash receipts.
• Accounts Payable: Review vendor invoices and provide the proper general ledger coding on all invoices, to include semi-monthly employee expense reimbursements. Understand the process flow of Purchase Orders (PO’s) and mods in Unanet. Process the bi-weekly check runs and cash disbursements.

• Month-End Close: Execute month-end close processes, prepare and post journal entries, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Reconciliations: Perform and complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations. Investigate and correct financial inconsistencies to maintain accurate reporting monthly.
• Unanet Operations: Utilize Unanet ERP/Accounting daily to manage project accounting, time and expense tracking, billing, and financial reporting.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare specialized financial documents, such as monthly variance explanations, profit and loss statements, and budget schedules.
• Compliance: Ensure all financial transactions adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and support both internal and external audit documentation. This includes completing annual incurred cost schedules for submission to DCAA, census bureau data, the annual BPOL and personal property tax filings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship.

• 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a government contracting environment.
• 1-2+ years of on hands on experience using Unanet for project-based accounting.
• Hands on experience executing monthly end close and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similarly aligned field from an accredited university or college.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills ((particularly in Excel, handling PivotTables and VLOOKUPs).
• Must possess strong analytical thinking skills.
• Must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
• Must effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams on all levels.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working in a government contract environment.

Full time employees with Vision Point Systems qualify for a generous benefits plan to include medical, dental, 1x your salary in life insurance, and short and long term disability. VPS also offers 401k participation and matching.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.