Staff Accountant

Orbis Ops; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching

PTO policy

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Orbis Operations, a technology company delivering sovereign intelligence, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support a dynamic government contracting finance team in a hybrid Washington, DC area role. You will consolidate multiple accounting functions, ensure accurate records, and support audits and close processes.

The ideal candidate has deep GL/AP/AR experience, strong Excel skills, and a degree in accounting or finance.

Qualifications

• 25 years of 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 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 ledgers 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.
• 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

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

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

• 25 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
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a government contracting environment
• Familiarity with FARDFARS 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 were 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 youll 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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