Staff Accountant with Security Clearance

ClearEdge; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10k training and education benefit

10% 401(k) contribution

Annual health allowance

Annual technology allowance

Job summary

ClearEdge is hiring an experienced accounting professional to own the full accounting lifecycle across multiple entities in a DoD-focused environment. You will ensure GAAP, CAS, and FAR compliance while managing AP/AR, reconciliations, and monthly closes.

You will mentor junior staff, support audits and budget prep, and contribute financial insights to leadership. The role is on-site in Jessup, MD with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, accounting, or finance or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with payroll processing systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience performing full-charge bookkeeping including AP/AR, reconciliations, journal entries, depreciation schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct day-to-day accounting activities with GAAP/CAS/FAR compliance.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable and reconcile bank/credit card accounts.
• Support monthly close, audits, government contract reporting, and budget prep.
• Maintain records for employees, vendors, and fixed assets across entities.
• Mentor accounting staff and provide financial insights and projections.

Skills

GAAP

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Full-charge bookkeeping

Accounts payable/receivable

Audit schedules

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Unanet

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Join ClearEdge and become part of a collaborative team that supports some of the DoD’s most critical technical missions. Our corporate professionals play a vital role in enabling our engineers, customers, and partners to succeed by providing operational excellence, strategic support, and innovative business solutions across the organization. ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package—including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, and annual health and technology allowances. Learn more at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/ You Will Excel in This Role If You Are

You Will Excel In This Role

• Detail-oriented and comfortable owning the full accounting lifecycle
• Experienced in government contracting environments and compliant accounting practices
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities without losing accuracy
• Confident mentoring junior accounting staff and collaborating cross-functionally

A Day in the Life

• Plan and direct day-to-day accounting activities while ensuring compliance with GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, reconcile bank and credit card accounts, monitor daily cash balances, and support monthly close activities
• Assist with audits, government contract reporting, and budget preparation, while maintaining accurate records for employees, vendors, and fixed assets
• Support multiple entities across the organization, handling accounting activities tailored to each business unit
• Mentor accounting staff and support leadership with financial insights and projections

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance (or equivalent relevant experience)
• 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, including: Accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries and account reconciliations, and payroll processing and timecard review
• Ability to prepare and support audit schedules
• Experience maintaining accounting records, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules

Nice to Haves

• Experience with government contracting and familiarity with FAR and CAS
• Experience supporting DCAA reporting (Provisional/Final Billing Rates, Incurred Cost Submissions)
• Experience using Unanet
• Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel) certification
• Experience with 401(k) and profit-sharing contributions and 5500 audit support

Prior experience training or supervising junior accounting staff $70,797 - $95,000 a year Please note that the salary information provided is intended as a general guideline. Compensation is determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as applicable market conditions and business considerations.

ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization. Our Core Values—Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability—guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.