Staff Accountant - GAAP & Gov't Contracts (Full Benefits)

OST INC; North Dakota; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $65,000

Full benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will handle general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and possess a solid understanding of government contracting, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA.

This full-time role requires strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) and collaboration with project management and compliance teams to support audits and month-end closes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience with emphasis on reconciliations and GL accounting.
• Prior experience with a government contractor is required.
• FAR, CAS, and DCAA familiarity.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: pivot tables, lookups, formulas.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations for data integrity.
• Prepare and post GL entries, accruals, and adjustments per GAAP.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and internal controls for government contracting.
• Assist with audits (DCAA and financial statements).
• Maintain documentation for accounting procedures and policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project management and compliance.

Skills

GL accounting

account reconciliations

Microsoft Excel

analytical skills

problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will handle general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and possess a solid understanding of government contracting, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA.

This full-time role requires strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) and collaboration with project management and compliance teams to support audits and month-end closes.