Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | SRC

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at SRC, located in Syracuse, NY. SRC, Inc. is a not-for-profit research and development company that utilizes information, science, technology, and ingenuity to solve challenging problems in defense, environment, and intelligence. With a team of over 1,400 engineers, scientists, and professionals, SRC fosters an inclusive and equitable environment focused on delivering innovative products and services that support national security. The Staff Accountant is a key contributor to the company’s core billing operations, crucial for accurate and timely invoicing for commercial, foreign, and government customers, ensuring the financial integrity required to support SRC’s meaningful mission. Joining SRC means contributing to keeping America and its allies safe and strong, within a culture that offers comprehensive benefits including generous paid time off, significant retirement contributions, and full tuition support.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Syracuse, NY
• Pay: $60000–$68000 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Billing Manager
• Mission: Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for commercial, foreign, and government customers, and support broader accounting functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel, Deltek Costpoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Billing Operations: Produce accurate billing invoices for both commercial and government customers.
• Accounts Payable Support: Provide backup and assistance to the accounts payable function as needed.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• General Accounting: Perform various other general accounting activities and complete analytical processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, suitable for an early career professional.
• Experience: 0+ years of related accounting experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is essential, particularly advanced skills in Excel.
• Skills: The ability to work independently, strong problem-solving capabilities, excellent communication skills for internal and external interactions, a positive customer service orientation, and meticulous attention to detail are required.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include an MBA, CPA, or CMA certification. Candidates with public accounting experience, prior experience in government billing, or exposure to the Deltek Costpoint accounting system will stand out.