Staff Accountant — Federal Contracting

Tenet3; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet3 is a Dayton, Ohio–based digital knowledge management company seeking a detail‑oriented staff accountant to manage day‑to‑day accounting operations, contract billing, and payroll administration. You will work closely with executive leadership and external advisors to keep financial records accurate and audit‑ready.

This early‑to‑mid‑career role offers exposure to federal government contracting accounting, project finance, and financial reporting within a growing tech company.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years hands-on accounting experience, preferably in government contracting
• Solid understanding of GAAP, GL entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Able to follow strict regulatory guidelines with high accuracy
• Experience with payroll and billing and handling confidential data

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations: AP, AR, expenses, and GL maintenance
• Assist with month-end/quarterly/year-end close, journal entries, reconciliations
• Process bi-weekly payroll and tax withholdings; ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit contract invoices through government portals
• Track funding ceilings, performance periods, and contract modifications
• Support indirect cost rate tracking and ICE submissions

Skills

2–4 yrs exp

GAAP knowledge

Payroll processing

GovCon accounting

Unanet experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Unanet

Job description

Tenet3 is a Dayton, Ohio–based digital knowledge management company seeking a detail‑oriented staff accountant to manage day‑to‑day accounting operations, contract billing, and payroll administration. You will work closely with executive leadership and external advisors to keep financial records accurate and audit‑ready.

This early‑to‑mid‑career role offers exposure to federal government contracting accounting, project finance, and financial reporting within a growing tech company.