Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant

Capstone Research Corporation is seeking to expand our team. Capstone Research Corporation is headquartered in Huntsville Alabama. We are a customer-oriented engineering services company providing world class research and development support across the Department of Defense (DoD): Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Capstone offers 100% Company Provided Medical and Dental Insurance, Matching 401K, and Profit Sharing as part of our top-notch benefits package.

We have an immediate opening for a Staff Accountant for a Government Contractor in Huntsville AL. Salary based on relevant experience and education.

This position will oversee the general accounting operations and perform complex accounting tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, and verifying government contract financial transactions. The staff accountant will maintain a ledger to ensure the effectiveness and accuracy of all accounting tasks, including transactional processing, financial analysis, annual budget support and monitoring, and monthly financial statements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial reports, perform research and analysis, maintain general ledger, perform account reconciliations, and carry out other accounting duties required.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Oversee timekeeping systems and processes to ensure accurate recording and allocation of labor costs to government contracts.
• Execute bi-weekly payroll, update payroll system and general ledger, and resolve any payroll issues.
• Track and analyze project costs, ensuring compliance with government contract regulations (such as FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulation) and specific contract terms.
• Generate accurate invoices for government contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms, billing rates, and regulations.
• Assist in the development and management of project budgets, forecasting project costs and revenues, and analyzing variances.
• Ensure adherence to government contract regulations and internal control procedures and provide support during government audits and reviews.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize project profitability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 0-3 years' accounting experience, preferably in a government contracting environment.
• Knowledge of government contracting regulations, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements
• Proficiency in Unanet Accounting Software
• Strong Analytical Skills, attention to detail, and ability to conduct effective written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and integrity in financial reporting, compliance, and business practices, particularly in the context of government contracting.