Staff Accountant - GAAP & Government Contracting

GRVTY; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

HSA with company contribution

PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401k with company match

Training and development

Awards programs

Company events

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. You will handle daily and monthly accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger, and audit tasks, working independently with established guidelines.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, journal entries, month-/year-end close, GAAP adherence, and supporting audits. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and 2–4 years of experience are required; US citizenship is a must.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Clearable U.S. Citizenship required.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience; government contracting is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Unanet and Deltek Costpoint is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Understanding of internal controls including SOX compliance.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily banking activity, bank statements and account balances monthly.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Responsible for general and inventory accounting.
• Generate financial reports and variance analysis. Ability to analyze financial data, reconcile accounts and identify trends or discrepancies.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and company accounting policies.
• Support the corporate rate structure for government contractors.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, control enhancements, and documentation standardization.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and special projects as requested.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls (SOX)

Excel proficiency

CPA certification (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Unanet

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

GRVTY is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. You will handle daily and monthly accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger, and audit tasks, working independently with established guidelines.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, journal entries, month-/year-end close, GAAP adherence, and supporting audits. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and 2–4 years of experience are required; US citizenship is a must.