Junior Accountant

Position Overview

We're looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our small business, where your accuracy and efficiency make a real impact. If you're organized, process-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! This role is remote in any United States jurisdiction not excluded (AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, IL, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, VT, WA, WY).

Position Description

The Junior Accountant supports day-to-day, monthly, and year-end accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts receivable files, prepare invoices, and track payments
• Manage accounts payable files, validate expenses, and ensure timely invoice payments
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities including journal entry posting, balance sheet reconciliations, and corporate expense allocation
• Prepare, review, and analyze general ledger account reconciliations and financial statements
• Generate internal financial management reports and support cash flow, budget formulation, pricing/cost proposals, and tax activities
• Perform payroll activities including tax payments and workers’ compensation payroll processing
• Assist with contract financial performance activities, indirect rate budgets, and DCAA submissions
• Participate in interim and year-end internal financial audits as well as external audit processes
• Support 401k financial reconciliations and reviews, and provide recommendations for accounting process improvements

Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Above average knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial/accounting principles
• Above average proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel (formulas, shortcuts, functions), Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and Teams
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., Payroll Network)
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced small business environment
• Ability to handle personal identifiable information (PII) and controlled unclassified information (CUI); U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a federal government contractor

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: The annual projected pay range for this position is $53,384 - $75,928, with considerations based on qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage for you and your family
• Life Insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability paid by the Company
• Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital
• Additional Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents
• 401k plan with various options based on your retirement goals