Senior Staff Accountant

Title: Senior Staff AccountantLocation: Huntsville, ALPosition Status: Full TimeWork Schedule:Regular hours are Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Employees may need to adjust work hours during surge situations.Alternate work schedule (9/8-80) is available after 30 days. This is an onsite role.Brief Job Description:The Senior Staff Accountant is a senior-level technical accounting professional responsible for ensuring general ledger accuracy, project accounting integrity, compliance with government contracting regulations, and timely financial reporting within a Deltek Costpoint environment.This role owns balance sheet reconciliations, complex journal entries, indirect rate monitoring, and internal control compliance, while supporting month-end close, audits, and proposal efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in government contracting (GovCon) accounting practices, including FAR, DFARS, and DCAA requirements.Responsibilities:- Own and prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies- Prepare and post complex journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and adjusting entries- Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure alignment between GL and subledgers- Support and lead month-end and year-end close processes- Support preparation of financial statements and internal management reports- Assist with variance analysis and investigate discrepancies- Support project accounting functions, including cost allowability and revenue recognition- Assist with indirect rate monitoring, rate analysis, and Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) support- Perform inventory and fixed asset reconciliations- Maintain compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and DCAA requirements- Support internal control compliance and audit readiness efforts- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and documentation- Review and enhance company policy and business processes to ensure responsive and comprehensive support for all contracts and customers.- Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and leadership as needed- Performs other tasks as neededRequirements:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a government contracting environment- Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint (required)- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close- Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA compliance requirements- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel- Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or project-based environment is a plus- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities- Adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment- Must be able to work in a team environment- Must have attention to detail and critical thinking skills- Must demonstrate positive, polite, and professional behavior at all times when dealing with co-workers, customers, and all levels of management- Must have the ability to communicate using clear, concise, and accurate English; both verbal and written are RequiredPhysical Requirements:Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility to include but not limited to: bending, reaching, climbing, turning, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a time

Created: 2026-02-19