Staff Accountant

AVIAN

Staff Accountant I managing procurement and travel activities at AVIAN's corporate accounting team in Lexington Park, Maryland. Focusing on compliance and operational efficiency in a government contracting environment.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeLexington Park • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,000 - $74,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, evaluating, and purchasing goods and services in compliance with government regulations and company policies.
Generate and process purchase orders, track delivery status, and maintain effective communication with vendors to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and contracts to optimize cost savings.
Ensuring that purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications.
Ensure compliance with DoD travel regulations and policies, including the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Process travel requests and expense reports, verifying accuracy and ensuring adherence to travel policies and budgetary guidelines.
Stay up to date with relevant government contracting and purchasing regulations, ensuring all procurement activities adhere to these guidelines.
Generate comprehensive reports on procurement activities, providing regular updates to management on key performance indicators and cost-saving initiatives.
Assist in the preparation and management of documentation for government audits and reviews.
Work closely with HR, finance, and project management teams to support purchasing requirements across the organization and its subsidiaries.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in procurement operations.
Assist in the development and maintenance of procurement policies and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement, accounting, finance, preferably in a government contracting environment.
Experience with Costpoint and Time & Expense systems is highly desirable
Familiarity with DoD travel regulations, including the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), and procurement policies and procedures
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in handling procurement-related documentation.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and make decisions within established guidelines.
Proactive and positive attitude towards customer support and problem-solving.
Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Telemedicine services
TRICARE supplement for veterans
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
401(k) plan with company contributions
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Wellness reimbursements
Referral bonuses
Basic life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
Disability benefits
AFLAC supplemental insurance
Flexible time off
Paid sick leave
Maternity and bonding leave
Military training leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Pet insurance
Identity protection
Life assistance programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementsourcingevaluatingpurchasingcost savingscompliancereport generationprocess improvementsdocumentation managementgovernment contracting

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationindependent workjudgmentdecision makingcustomer supportproblem-solvingpositive attitude