Staff Accountant — Gov’t Contracting & GAAP Expert

ClearEdge; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training benefit

401(k) match

Health allowance

Tech allowance

Job summary

ClearEdge is seeking an experienced accountant to own the full accounting lifecycle for government contracting environments. This role requires deep GAAP knowledge, payroll system experience, and strong Excel proficiency.

You will manage AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end close, while supporting audits and budget prep across multiple entities. Mentoring junior staff and ensuring accuracy are key facets of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of related professional accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with payroll processing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience performing full-charge bookkeeping (AP/AR, reconciliations, journal entries, payroll).
• Ability to prepare and support audit schedules.
• Experience maintaining accounting records, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct day-to-day accounting activities while ensuring GAAP, CAS, and FAR compliance.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, reconcile bank and credit card accounts, monitor daily cash balances, and support monthly close.
• Assist with audits, government contract reporting, and budget preparation with accurate records for employees, vendors, and fixed assets.
• Support multiple entities across the organization with unit-specific accounting activities.
• Mentor accounting staff and provide leadership with financial insights and projections.

Skills

GAAP

Payroll systems

Excel

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Journal entries

Fixed assets

Depreciation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Unanet

Job description

ClearEdge is seeking an experienced accountant to own the full accounting lifecycle for government contracting environments. This role requires deep GAAP knowledge, payroll system experience, and strong Excel proficiency.

You will manage AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end close, while supporting audits and budget prep across multiple entities. Mentoring junior staff and ensuring accuracy are key facets of this position.