Staff Accountant: Federal Contracting & Financial Analysis

Lafayette Group Inc.; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant focused on financial analysis, reporting and federal contract compliance. You will support general accounting, payroll processing, and contract costing, ensuring accuracy, internal controls and audit readiness.

Ideal candidate has 3–6 years of accounting experience, familiarity with DCAA/CAS, FAR, and UKG/UnaNet; strong Excel and communication skills; location in DC area or remote option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 3–6 years of accounting experience including general ledger, financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Experience with UnaNet; UKG Workforce Ready a plus.
• Payroll processing and payroll tax support experience.
• Federal government contracting, DCAA compliance, or government contract audit support preferred.
• Familiarity with FAR, CAS, indirect cost allocations, and government contract billing.
• Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and close processes.
• Prepare management reports, budgets vs actual analyses, and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and improve internal controls.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

UnaNet

UKG Workforce Ready

Job description

Lafayette Group Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant focused on financial analysis, reporting and federal contract compliance. You will support general accounting, payroll processing, and contract costing, ensuring accuracy, internal controls and audit readiness.

Ideal candidate has 3–6 years of accounting experience, familiarity with DCAA/CAS, FAR, and UKG/UnaNet; strong Excel and communication skills; location in DC area or remote option.