Staff Accountant: Full-Cycle Govt Contracting & GAAP

ClearEdge; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10k training and education benefit

10% 401(k) contribution

Annual health allowance

Annual technology allowance

Job summary

ClearEdge is hiring an experienced accounting professional to own the full accounting lifecycle across multiple entities in a DoD-focused environment. You will ensure GAAP, CAS, and FAR compliance while managing AP/AR, reconciliations, and monthly closes.

You will mentor junior staff, support audits and budget prep, and contribute financial insights to leadership. The role is on-site in Jessup, MD with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, accounting, or finance or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with payroll processing systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience performing full-charge bookkeeping including AP/AR, reconciliations, journal entries, depreciation schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct day-to-day accounting activities with GAAP/CAS/FAR compliance.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable and reconcile bank/credit card accounts.
• Support monthly close, audits, government contract reporting, and budget prep.
• Maintain records for employees, vendors, and fixed assets across entities.
• Mentor accounting staff and provide financial insights and projections.

Skills

GAAP

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Full-charge bookkeeping

Accounts payable/receivable

Audit schedules

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Unanet

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

ClearEdge is hiring an experienced accounting professional to own the full accounting lifecycle across multiple entities in a DoD-focused environment. You will ensure GAAP, CAS, and FAR compliance while managing AP/AR, reconciliations, and monthly closes.

You will mentor junior staff, support audits and budget prep, and contribute financial insights to leadership. The role is on-site in Jessup, MD with strong growth opportunities.