Staff Accountant

Light Grid is Hiring a Staff Accountant to work at our Virginia Beach Office.Proficient in supporting daily accounting operations of a Government Contracting company, to include but not limited to:Manage all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activitiesAssist with month-end reconciliations and year-end closing processesMonitor contract funding levels and expendituresResponsible for Payroll processing, multiple state registrations and certificationsProcesses travel expenses and ensures compliance with Federal regulations and contract termsMaintain vendor profiles and required documentationMaintain and manage the company's General Ledger (GL), ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and properly classifiedProcess payroll and ensure accuracy of employee compensation, deductions, and payroll reportingPerform account reconciliations and assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processesPrepares month-end journal entries, including depreciation and amortization.Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice review and payment trackingPrepare and submit invoices for government contracts and subcontractors in accordance with contract termsMonitor contract funding, labor charges, and expenditures to ensure costs remain within authorized limitsManage vendor onboarding and maintain vendor profiles, ensuring required documentation (W-9s, banking details, compliance forms) is completeEnsure financial transactions comply with requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)Maintain organized financial documentation to support audits and reporting requirements, including those from the Defense Contract Audit AgencyCoordinate with HR, contracts, and program management teams to ensure financial accuracy across company operationsRequirements3-5 years with Government Contracting Experience, Unanet or Procas familiarity, Cost accounting principles, GAAP, FAR Knowledge. Proficient in reconciliations, proficient in Excel, Word and Adobe.Bachelors in Finance with Concentration in Accounting or Bachelors in Accounting or a related fieldSalary Description60,000-67,000