Staff Accountant – Government Contracting

Camgian Corporation; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Camgian Corporation in Starkville, MS seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Finance & Contracts department. You will assist with day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and government contract accounting under the Director of Finance & Contracts.

This is a hands‑on role for a recent accounting graduate eager to learn FAR/DFARS and government cost accounting. You’ll gain exposure to budgeting, cost tracking, internal controls, and reporting in a high‑growth defense technology environment, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting by the start date.
• 0–2 years of professional accounting experience; internship, co‑op, or part‑time accounting experience welcomed but not required.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP fundamentals, including accruals, revenue recognition, and cost allocation.
• Strong proficiency with Excel (lookups, pivot tables, and formulas).
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet recurring deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, and comfort asking questions and seeking direction.
• Ability to handle confidential financial data with discretion.
• United States Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring and routine journal entries, accrual and prepaid schedules, and supporting workpapers for review and approval by the Director of Finance & Contracts.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations, researching and documenting reconciling items.
• Process accounts payable, including invoice coding, verification of supporting documentation, and preparation of payment runs for approval.
• Review employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions for accuracy, adequate documentation, and compliance with company policy.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules, and prepare the related entries.
• Prepare assigned account analyses and roll‑forward schedules, and compile variance data for the Director’s review of monthly results.
• Assist with accounts receivable, cash application, and collections follow‑up.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential data

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master of Professional Accountancy or related masters

Tools

Excel

Job description

Camgian Corporation in Starkville, MS seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Finance & Contracts department. You will assist with day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and government contract accounting under the Director of Finance & Contracts.

This is a hands‑on role for a recent accounting graduate eager to learn FAR/DFARS and government cost accounting. You’ll gain exposure to budgeting, cost tracking, internal controls, and reporting in a high‑growth defense technology environment, with