Staff Accountant

ClearEdge; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10k training & education benefit

10% 401(k) contribution

Health allowance

Technology allowance

Job summary

ClearEdge is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to lead the full accounting lifecycle in a government contracting environment. You will ensure GAAP, CAS, and FAR compliance, manage AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close, and support audits for multiple entities across the organization.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to financial planning and strategy. ClearEdge offers strong benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a values-driven

Qualifications

• Must have full-charge bookkeeping experience including AP/AR, reconciliations, journal entries, payroll processing and timecard review
• Experience with GAAP and CAS compliance in government contracting contexts
• Ability to prepare and support audit schedules and maintain asset depreciation records

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct day-to-day accounting activities ensuring GAAP, CAS, and FAR compliance
• Manage AP/AR, bank and credit card reconciliations, monitor cash balances, support monthly close
• Assist with audits, government contract reporting, and budget preparation
• Support multiple entities and mentor accounting staff with financial insights and projections

Skills

Detail-oriented

GAAP knowledge

Government contracting experience

Mentoring junior staff

Cross-functional collaboration

Integrity and accountability

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join ClearEdge and become part of a collaborative team that supports some of the DoD’s most critical technical missions. Our corporate professionals play a vital role in enabling our engineers, customers, and partners to succeed by providing operational excellence, strategic support, and innovative business solutions across the organization.

ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package—including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, and annual health and technology allowances. Learn more at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/

You Will Excel in This Role If You Are

• Detail-oriented and comfortable owning the full accounting lifecycle
• Experienced in government contracting environments and compliant accounting practices
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities without losing accuracy
• Confident mentoring junior accounting staff and collaborating cross-functionally
• Someone who values integrity, accountability, and doing things the right way

A Day in the Life

• Plan and direct day-to-day accounting activities while ensuring compliance with GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, reconcile bank and credit card accounts, monitor daily cash balances, and support monthly close activities
• Assist with audits, government contract reporting, and budget preparation, while maintaining accurate records for employees, vendors, and fixed assets
• Support multiple entities across the organization, handling accounting activities tailored to each business unit
• Mentor accounting staff and support leadership with financial insights and projections

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of related professional accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with payroll processing systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience performing full-charge bookkeeping, including: Accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries and account reconciliations, and payroll processing and timecard review
• Ability to prepare and support audit schedules
• Experience maintaining accounting records, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules

Nice to Haves

• Experience with government contracting and familiarity with FAR and CAS
• Experience supporting DCAA reporting (Provisional/Final Billing Rates, Incurred Cost Submissions)
• Experience using Unanet
• Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel) certification
• Experience with 401(k) and profit-sharing contributions and 5500 audit support
• Prior experience training or supervising junior accounting staff

ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization.

Our Core Values—Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability—guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners.

If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to visit our Careers page to explore other opportunities at ClearEdge or connect with one of our recruiters at [e-mail]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.