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Staff Accountant

FGS, LLC • United States, United States • 3h ago

Staff AccountantDMV, Remote

Requires US Citizenship

Employment Term and Type: Regular, Full Time

Required Security Clearance: Public Trust

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a minimum 5 years relevant experience

Salary Band: $75,000 to $85,000

Job Description:

The Staff Accountant maintains accurate financial and payroll records, manages general ledgers and prepares financial analysis reports. Approximately 60% of the time will be dedicated to payroll-related tasks, with the remaining 40% allocated to general ledger activities. Key responsibilities include processing payroll, reconciling balance sheet accounts, reviewing general ledger accounts for accuracy, supporting the month end process, assisting with audits and tax compliance, and ad-hoc projects as assigned. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, high degree of confidentiality in sensitive payroll data and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of Government contracting time and accounting processes is required for this role.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Processes timesheets and semi-monthly payroll in ADP and JAMIS adhering to DCAA timekeeping rules and regulations and Federal/State laws.

Performs balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations throughout the month and as part of the month end close process.

Processes monthly journal entries.

Processes monthly depreciation.

Prepares and posts payroll-related adjusting journal entries.

Manages payroll tax compliance, including monthly, quarterly, and prior-period filings across multiple jurisdictions.

Supports internal and external audits by preparing payroll documentation, reconciliations, and audit support schedules.

Maintains employee payroll and accounting setup in JAMIS and validates employee status, terminations, and leave activity.

Manage payroll communications, including maintaining the payroll mailbox daily and responding to employee and HR inquiries.

Prepares payroll-related management reports such as labor utilization.

Updates labor-related data in budget and projection models, including benefits, payroll taxes, and PTO assumptions.

Performs general ledger analysis on ad-hoc projects assigned.

Supports assigned accounting projects and performed other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

Minimum of 5 years of processing payroll and performing staff accounting duties.

Required experience with Government ERP accounting systems, with a preference for JAMIS Prime or Deltek Costpoint experience.

Must live on the east coast with a preference for those in the DMV area.

Knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting.

Familiarity with DCAA regulations is strongly preferred.

Experience in processing payroll in multi-state organization.

Highly proficient in Excel.

Meticulous attention to detail.

Experience with handling highly confidential data.

Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team.

Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.

Highly organized with excellent time management skills.

Highly motivated to learn and take on new responsibilities

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting

Security Clearance Requirements:

Public Trust/None

Physical, Work Environment & Conditions: (please update)

Typical office environment:

Must be able to sit for extended periods.

Must be able to view computer screens for long periods.

Must be able to communicate clearly with team.

This position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. This and all positions are eligible for organization-wide transfer. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Company Overview: FGS, LLC is an international, leading-edge provider of technical services to include Secure Information Systems, Security and Engineering and Intelligence Analysis. Our turn-key solutions include the design, engineering, deployment operations, and sustainment of secure technology and critical infrastructure for the protection and safety of our customers' mission-critical information, processes, and personnel. Demonstrating an unyielding commitment to our customers, superior trust and dedication with our partners, and leading edge technical expertise over the past seven years, FGS has experienced explosive growth providing superior services through the world, from North America and the Pacific Rim to the Middle East and Europe.

FGS provides secure, leading edge technology and process management services to military, government, and commercial clients worldwide.

FGS offers a generous compensation package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), group life insurance, educational reimbursement, among other benefits.

We value our employees and strive to offer many opportunities for professional growth.

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FGS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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