Staff Accountant II

AVIAN

Staff Accountant II supporting core accounting operations and job cost accounting for AVIAN. Maintaining financial records and supporting month-end closing processes in government contracting.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeLexington Park • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $76,000 - $93,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and post journal entries, including payroll, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and lease accounting entries.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations (prepaids, fixed assets, deposits, payroll liabilities, stockholder loans, etc.).
Support the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring subsidiary ledgers tie to control accounts.
Assist in maintaining and updating accounting policies, procedures, and desktop guides to support a strong internal control environment and audit readiness.
Cross-train and provide coverage across key accounting team processes to support continuity of operations.
Accurately classify and record costs as direct or indirect in accordance with FAR Part 31 and applicable Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
Identify and properly segregate unallowable costs in the books and records per FAR 31.205 and CAS 405.
Support the preparation of indirect rate calculations (fringe, overhead, G&A) and monitor actual rates against budgeted/provisional rates.
Assist with the preparation and submission of Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) and other regulatory filings.
Maintain project/contract-level cost detail within the accounting system to support accurate job costing and billing.
Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for internal and external audits, including DCAA audits and financial statement audits.
Assist with responses to audit inquiries and maintain organized workpapers and evidence binders.
Support internal control activities, including adherence to approval thresholds, segregation of duties, and timely completion of reconciliations.
Prepare monthly financial packages, including Receivables/Payables Aging and Job Cost Reports with indirect rates applied.
Assist with budget vs. actual analysis and variance reporting.
Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as directed by management.
Participate in process and system improvement initiatives (e.g., streamlining close activities, enhancing reporting, or supporting Costpoint configuration/testing) to improve accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
1–3 years of accounting experience.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint job cost accounting systems.
Working knowledge of GAAP.
Strong understanding of debits/credits, accrual accounting, and the month-end close process.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Sound judgment when reviewing transactions and reconciliations, with a willingness to raise issues and propose solutions.
Ability to work collaboratively with program managers, contracts, and operations staff to resolve coding, cost classification, and billing issues.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.
Flexible Leave Benefits: we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally and offer flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.

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Hard Skills & Tools

journal entriesbank reconciliationsgeneral ledger maintenancecost accountingindirect rate calculationsbudget vs. actual analysisfinancial analysisaccrual accountingdebits/creditsaudit preparation

Soft Skills

attention to detailtime managementproblem-solvingcollaborationcommunicationteam-orientedadaptabilityorganizational skillsjudgmentwillingness to learn

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Financerelated field degree