About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and help maintain sound financial controls for government contract work. You will work closely with the Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager on transactional accounting, reconciliations, billing, and payroll/timekeeping support.

• Prepare basic journal entries and monthly account reconciliations for review by the Accounting Manager
• Process accounts payable vouchers and employee expense reports
• Generate and process billing invoices, including Internal Work Orders (IWO)
• Input transactional activity for Joint Ventures and maintain QuickBooks records
• Assist with new employee setup and maintain payroll-related data (PTO accruals, labor postings)
• Create and maintain job aids and process documentation for Finance & Accounting tasks
• Identify control gaps and propose process improvements
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data for technical and management reports
• Complete ad hoc accounting requests and support team objectives

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What We’re Looking For

Candidates should demonstrate strong foundational accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, government-contracting environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution (required)
• 1–2 years of accounting experience preferred; entry-level candidates with strong academic records encouraged
• U.S. citizenship required; eligibility to obtain and maintain required security clearance may be necessary for some assignments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfortable with online research
• Experience with Intuit QuickBooks preferred
• Familiarity with government contracting and Deltek Costpoint is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks
• Military experience or prior work with the U.S. military is highly desirable

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Compensation & Benefits

Confidential Client uses a market-based compensation strategy. The projected salary range for this position is:

• $60,000 to $72,000 per year (annualized USD)

This range represents the typical pay for this role and may vary based on experience, education, location, and other factors. Additional benefits and total compensation details will be shared by the hiring team.

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Physical & Work Environment

The position is primarily office-based. The ideal candidate must be able to meet the following with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and fingers
• Hear and follow audible communications in emergency situations
• Sit for prolonged periods working at a desk and computer

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Confidential Client — Industry

This opportunity is with a Confidential Client operating in Accounting & Finance, supporting government contracts and related financial operations.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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