Staff Accountant

Insight Global; Haymarket (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Staff Accountant – Billing & Accounts Receivable (Unanet) for a top government contracting client in Haymarket, VA. This role owns the full AR lifecycle, from invoicing to collections and reconciliation, with exposure to AP and month-end close.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of AR, Unanet experience, and a BA in accounting or related field. This hybrid position pays $70,000–$85,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience with hands-on customer billing and AR.
• Hands-on Unanet experience required.
• Full-cycle AR experience including invoicing, cash application, collections, and reconciliations.
• AP and employee expense report experience; GL reconciliations and month-end close knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Own customer billing and AR from invoice preparation through cash collection.
• Prepare/review invoices, apply cash, manage collections, and reconcile AR.
• Set up and maintain customer, project, and billing records within Unanet.
• Process vendor invoices, coding, approvals, and payments.
• Review employee expense reports and reconcile vendor accounts.
• Complete bank, credit card, and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare routine journal entries and support monthly close.
• Monitor timesheets and coordinate corrections.
• Ensure approved time flows into payroll and customer billing.
• Review project labor and costs; assist program managers with billing questions.
• Partner with Controller on accounting projects and process improvements.
• Support audits and internal reviews.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Unanet

Invoicing

Cash Application

GL & Close

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Unanet

Job description

Job Description

This position is hybrid in Haymarket, VA (3 days a week on site, 2 remote) and is willing to pay between $70,000-$85,000 depending on experience and qualifications. You must have accounts receivable experience within Unanet.

Insight Global is seeking a Staff Accountant – Billing & Accounts Receivable (Unanet) for a top government contracting client. This individual will take ownership of the full billing and AR lifecycle, from preparing accurate customer invoices through cash application, collections, and reconciliation. The Staff Accountant will serve as a key Unanet resource while also gaining broad exposure to AP, month-end close, project accounting, timesheets, and program control. This is a strong opportunity for an accounting professional with hands‑on Unanet experience who wants increased ownership, direct partnership with a Controller, and room to grow within project accounting and program finance.

• Own customer billing and AR from invoice preparation through cash collection
• Prepare/review invoices, apply cash, manage collections, and reconcile AR
• Set up and maintain customer, project, and billing records within Unanet
• Process vendor invoices, coding, approvals, and payments
• Review employee expense reports and reconcile vendor accounts
• Complete bank, credit card, and GL reconciliations
• Prepare routine journal entries and support monthly close
• Monitor employee timesheets, identify exceptions, and coordinate corrections
• Ensure approved time flows accurately into payroll and customer billing
• Review project labor and costs
• Run budget-to-actual analyses and assist program managers with project accounting/billing questions
• Partner directly with the Controller on accounting projects and process improvements
• Support audits and internal reviews

Skills and Requirements

• 2+ years of accounting experience with hands‑on customer billing and Accounts Receivable
• Hands‑on Unanet experience required
• Full‑cycle AR experience including invoicing, cash application, collections, and reconciliations
• Accounts Payable and employee expense report experience
• Bank and credit card reconciliation experience
• Working knowledge of General Ledger accounting and month‑end close
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑throughAbility to manage recurring deadlines across customers, employees, vendors, and program teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Government contracting accounting and billing experience
• Customer and project setup experience within Unanet
• Knowledge of government travel regulations and CONUS/OCONUS per diem calculations
• Familiarity with COLA, LQA, Danger Pay, and Post Hardship calculations
• Intercompany accounting exposure
• Project financial reporting experience
• Budget-to-actual analysis experience
• Interest in developing further into project accounting/program control

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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