Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EGA Associates, LLC is a veteran-owned staffing and human capital management firm serving government and commercial clients. The Staff Accountant will own the accounts payable function while supporting reconciliations, journal entries, payroll accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, cost allocation, compliance, and audit activities. The role also focuses on government contracting accounting requirements and improving accounting processes and controls.
Responsibilities
- Enter, post, and monitor accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoices, aging, and payment status
- Create and maintain vendor and 1099 contractor profiles, purchase orders, and supporting documentation
- Support 1099 compliance and annual filing activities
- Prepare payment batches, including ACH, wire, and check runs, for Controller review and approval
- Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies and government contract requirements
- Monitor bank accounts and accurately record related transactions
- Prepare monthly bank and corporate credit card reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
- Perform account analysis and research discrepancies through resolution
- Assist with periodic financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Review labor and non-labor costs for proper project charging and cost allocation
- Help ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP, FAR/DCAA, VAAR, and other applicable government contracting requirements
- Support compliance with Service Contract Act requirements
- Prepare documentation and supporting schedules for internal and external audits
- Review time entries and support payroll-related accounting activities
- Reconcile payroll and benefit accounts
- Coordinate with HR and payroll providers
- Assist with multi-state payroll tax compliance and reporting
- Monitor filing deadlines and maintain compliance calendars
- Maintain business licenses and registrations
- Manage state portal access
- Coordinate with third-party compliance providers and registered agents
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies
- Contribute to automation initiatives and help leverage existing technology to streamline accounting operations
- Bring ideas forward when you see a better, faster, or more effective way to accomplish something
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3–5 years of accounting experience
- Basic understanding of GAAP, FAR/DCAA requirements, VAAR, and government contracting compliance
- Strong Excel skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with others
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with Unanet GovCon ERP or another government contracting ERP system
- Experience with ADP, timekeeping systems, and expense management platforms
- Experience supporting multi-state payroll and payroll tax compliance
- Experience with business registrations and state compliance requirements
- Familiarity with the Service Contract Act (SCA)
- Previous experience working for a government contractor
Benefits
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- 3 medical plan options
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic term life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Remote home-based office environment
Company Overview
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