Staff Accountant

Orbis; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive retirement matching

PTO policy that encourages real time0

Job summary

Orbis is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Finance team in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on hands-on accounting across GL, AP, and AR functions in a government contracting environment.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of experience, with Deltek Costpoint proficiency, strong Excel skills, and meticulous attention to detail. A hybrid schedule, competitive benefits, and a strong team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years hands-on accounting experience across multiple functions (GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations)
• Minimum 2 years of recent direct experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and on time
• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely and accurate payments
• Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the general ledger
• Maintain vendor records and respond to payment inquiries
• Support implementation and maintenance of new AP system
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and supported
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for annual financial audits
• Maintain organized, audit-ready records for all areas of responsibility

Skills

GL

AP

AR

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Overview

Orbis Operations is a technology company that delivers sovereign intelligence and decision capabilities to the United States Government and its allies. We convert complex information and operational systems into decisive outcomes, giving public institutions and critical enterprises the tools to move faster, see clearer, and act first in an increasingly contested world.

We are not a consulting firm and not a systems integrator. Every Orbis team is built around practitioners who have operated at the mission edge, and every engagement is judged on one thing: whether it produces working capability, not slide decks. Solutions forged from experience - that is how we build, and it is how we hire.

Job Summary

We are seeking a well-rounded and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This is an ideal opportunity for an accounting professional who has built solid, hands‑on experience across multiple accounting functions and is ready to contribute to a dynamic government contracting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and on time
• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely and accurate payments
• Reconcile AP sub‑ledger to the general ledger
• Maintain vendor records and respond to payment inquiries
• Support implementation and maintenance of new AP system
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and supported
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for annual financial audits
• Maintain organized, audit‑ready records for all areas of responsibility

Required Qualifications

• 2‑5 years of hands‑on accounting experience across multiple functions (GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations)
• Required - minimum 2 years of recent direct experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a government contracting environment
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS cost accounting standards

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of desk and computer work
• Routine video conference and in-person meetings
• Hybrid schedule: 1 day per week in office in the Washington, DC Metro Area

Orbis Benefits

Beyond the opportunity to work alongside practitioners who have operated at the mission edge, joining Orbis means real ownership over outcomes that matter - the chance to build technology that gives the United States Government and its allies a genuine decision advantage, not just another dashboard. From competitive retirement matching to a PTO policy that encourages real time off, we’re committed to creating an environment where our team can do their best work and still have a life outside of it.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. A full list of benefits is shared with candidates following an initial conversation with our HR team, so you’ll have a clear picture of the support and resources available to you as part of the Orbis team.

Orbis Locations

Orbis works in whatever arrangement the mission requires. Depending on the role, that might mean five days a week on a customer site, full-time in one of our offices, a hybrid schedule, or fully remote work - our team is spread across 25 states and four countries to match. We make sure every team member has the tools and access needed to do the work, wherever that work happens.

Travel is common across many Orbis roles, particularly those supporting customer missions in the field.

Orbis is headquartered in McLean, VA, with additional office locations in Taipei, Taiwan, and Canberra, Australia.

Orbis Operations is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business need. Orbis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Orbis complies with all applicable equal opportunity and non‑discrimination laws in every jurisdiction in which we operate. Reasonable accommodation is available to applicants and employees with disabilities upon request.