Staff Accountant
Spartan Shield Solutions is a rapidly growing veteran-owned accounting and finance outsourcing firm based in Arlington, VA. We serve organizations across all industries, with a focus on government contractors. Spartan Shield works closely with its clients to improve operations, productivity and organization while meeting compliance requirements. We do this through increasing access to up-to-date financial information, reducing inefficiencies and freeing senior management to focus more on revenue generating activities.
Spartan Shield is looking for knowledgeable, driven individual for a Staff Accountant position. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Controller & Senior Accountant to deliver superb accounting services to a variety of clients. Successful candidates must work well independently in a fast-paced environment.
Spartan Shield offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Work will be a mix of tele-commuting and local travel.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting
- 1+ years of accounting experience
- 1+ years of Government Contractor experience
- CPA a plus
- Familiarity with GAAP, cost accounting required
- Familiarity with FAR a plus
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in other standard office applications
- Strong problem solving and reasoning
- Able to prioritize and meet multiple competing deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Proficiency in at least one of the following: Deltek GCS, Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, QuickBooks Online/Desktop
- Must be a US Citizen
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide superior customer service
- Record accounts payable and cash disbursements for multiple clients
- Preparation of billings
- Record of cash receipts
- Perform bank and other account reconciliations
- Prepare journal entries and month-end closings, including financial statement preparation
- Process and administer payroll
- Assist with support for annual tax and compliance filings
- Assist with preparation of budgets
- Assist with support for financial audits
EOE M/F/D/V/SO