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Staff Accountant

EGA Associates
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The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the company’s financial records through accurate transaction recording, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. This role supports month-end close, financial statement preparation, and ensures compliance with GAAP and government accounting standards.

 

Essential Functions

 

This section provides a high-level summary of the main functions of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties required to perform this role.

  • Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist in month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Perform account analysis and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reports.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR/DCAA, VAAR, and other applicable regulations.
  • Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
  • Assist in budget and forecast preparation and variance analysis.
  • Perform payroll and benefit reconciliations.
  • Support and serve as backup for payroll processing, including reviewing time entries, reconciling payroll accounts, and coordinating with HR and payroll providers.
  • Collaborate with HR / Payroll to manage payroll state tax registration with state agencies and tax compliance and reporting.
  • Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and government contract requirements, and proper cost allocation.
  • Create and maintain vendor profiles. 
  • Enter and post all Accounts Payable transactions.
  • Ensure 1099 compliance and assist with annual filing. 
  • Create and maintain Unanet user profiles, accrual plans, and project assignments.
  • Post payments and run payment batches (ACH, wire, checks).
  • Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives within the accounting function.
  • Support other functions of the team as needed
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
  • 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a government contracting environment
  • Basic understanding of GAAP, FAR/DCAA, & VAAR
  • Strong proficiency using Excel is a must; proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite required
  • Experience with Unanet ERP GovCon, or similar government contracting ERP highly desired
  • Experience with payroll systems (ADP), timekeeping platforms, and expense management tools is highly preferred  
  • Familiarity with the Service Contract Act (SCA) is preferred
  • Ability to work with significant mathematical concepts and analyze mathematical data 
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  • Ability to create reports, write business correspondence, and effectively present information 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Core Competencies

  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Self-motivated with good time management skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Possesses high ethical and moral standards
  • Possesses strong interpersonal skills to foster teamwork and create positive connections with internal customers at all levels
  • Ability to establish and meet goals to increase efficiency, improving customer service
  • Ability to be an autonomous thinker who is not afraid to ask questions or make decisions with limited input, while using best judgement

 

Supervisory Responsibility

 

  • n/a

 

Location / Travel

 

  • Remote / Hybrid / or local if in Jeannette, PA
  • negligible

 

Accountability

 

  • This is a remote position and will be performed out of the employee’s home-based office. Individual must have discipline to work in this work environment and need to be reliable and readily available throughout the workday.
  • All work will be performed according to company policies and standards, as well as in the spirit of the company's mission
  • Adhere to the company’s code of conduct

 

Expected Hours of Work

 

Your work schedule may vary depending on your position with the Company.  Our corporate business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Eastern. Your start time should be discussed and approved by your immediate supervisor if you wish to deviate from the normal operating hours.  Employees may be required to work additional hours in order to successfully complete work obligations. Non-exempt employees are required to obtain prior approval from their immediate supervisor before working overtime.

 

Work Environment

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Work is performed in a remote home-based office environment utilizing a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties.  

 

Physical Demands

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The physical demands of this position include talking, hearing, visual acuity, manual dexterity (such as but not limited to dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other business machines), long periods of sitting and general sedentary work.  

 

EEO Statement

 

EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.  

 

 

ADA Compliance

 

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.