PT Staff Accountant

Role Overview

• Own Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable end-to-end, including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accurate classification and documentation of all transactions
• Execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Ensure timely, accurate billing and revenue recognition aligned with contract terms and funding
• Track and support indirect cost pools and allocations in partnership with the CFO
• Assist with audit readiness, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and support for external CPA or government reviews
• Support compliance activities related to contract accounting, cost allowability, and billing structures
• Assist with incurred cost, provisional rate, or pricing-related support activities as needed
• Prepare recurring internal financial reports and dashboards for leadership
• Perform variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis to inform decision-making
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, controls, and documentation
• Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Build the skills, judgment, and systems required to take on increased responsibility over time
• Prepare to evolve into a Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller / Controller role as MO grows
• Serve as a trusted partner to the CFO and leadership team on financial discipline and scalability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Hands-on experience owning AR/AP and general ledger accounting
• Working knowledge of GAAP and government cost accounting principles
• Experience supporting audits or external financial reviews
• Government contracting experience in a small or mid-sized business strongly preferred
• Experience with GovCon accounting systems—Unanet preferred
• Familiarity with FAR/CAS cost allowability and indirect rate structures
• Exposure to multiple contract types (FFP, T&M, IDIQ, GSA MAS, TOs)
• CPA or CPA-track (nice to have, not required)
• Strong ownership mindset and comfort being accountable for outcomes
• High attention to detail with strong reconciliation and analytical skills
• Clear communicator who can partner cross-functionally and with leadership
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure as the company scales
• Growth-oriented mindset with interest in expanding scope and responsibility

Benefits

• All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of any required background, reference, or security clearance checks consistent with applicable law and client contract requirements
• Your job offer is contingent upon satisfactory completion of such background and/or reference check as applicable
• This role is hybrid (3 days / week in-person)
• Strong preference for candidates based in the Phoenix, AZ area to enable close collaboration with the CEO.