Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Orbis

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role at Orbis, located in McLean, VA with a hybrid schedule. Orbis is a technology company that delivers sovereign intelligence and decision capabilities to the United States Government and its allies, focusing on producing working capabilities rather than consulting. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the finance team in a government contracting environment, directly contributing to the company’s operational effectiveness and its mission outcomes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid McLean, VA

• Team: growing Finance team
• Mission: Maintain accurate financial records and support finance operations within a dynamic government contracting environment.
• Tech Stack: Deltek Costpoint, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, preparing and posting journal entries accurately and on time.
• Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices, ensure timely and accurate payments, reconcile the AP sub-ledger to the general ledger, and maintain vendor records.
• Financial Close: Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Reconciliation: Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and supported.
• Audit Preparation: Assist in the preparation of documentation for annual financial audits and maintain organized, audit-ready records.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with solid, hands-on accounting experience.
• Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on accounting experience across multiple functions (GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations), including a minimum of 2 years of recent direct experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Bonus: Experience in a government contracting environment and familiarity with FAR/DFARS cost accounting standards.