Staff Accountant: Government Contracting & FAR/DFARS

Strategic Alliance Business Group (SABG); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SABG in Fairfax, VA seeks a Staff Accountant to support the CFO and accounting team in a government contracting environment. You will handle day‑to‑day accounting tasks including AP processing, expense reports, reconciliations, and month‑end close.

The role requires knowledge of GAAP and compliance with FAR/DFARS, with experience in Costpoint or Unanet preferred. You will work cross‑functionally with program managers and procurement to ensure accurate posting and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in government contracting or regulated accounting environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP; familiarity with FAR/DFARS is a plus.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet) is highly beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoices, PO vouchers, and payment requests.
• Set up Purchase Orders and process PO vouchers.
• Review expense reports for accuracy, policy compliance, and proper cost coding.
• Maintain organized AP documentation and support vendor inquiries.
• Perform general ledger and subledger reconciliations (AP, credit cards, travel accounts).
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close tasks.
• Prepare month-end adjusting journal entries (depreciation, prepaid expenses, accruals).
• Support audits and provide requested documentation (internal, external, DCAA as applicable).
• Ensure all accounting processes align with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and company controls.
• Support employees with timesheet and expense report issues.
• Collaborate with program managers, procurement, and finance to resolve discrepancies.
• Contribute to process improvements in AP, expense management, and reconciliation workflows.
• Work on projects assigned by the CFO or Accounting Manager

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Unanet

Excel

Job description

SABG in Fairfax, VA seeks a Staff Accountant to support the CFO and accounting team in a government contracting environment. You will handle day‑to‑day accounting tasks including AP processing, expense reports, reconciliations, and month‑end close.

The role requires knowledge of GAAP and compliance with FAR/DFARS, with experience in Costpoint or Unanet preferred. You will work cross‑functionally with program managers and procurement to ensure accurate posting and timely reporting.