Senior Accountant

DST

Senior Accountant supporting DST LLC’s government-contracting accounting operations in Hagerstown. Reviewing full-cycle accounting, indirect costs, billings, reconciliations, and audit documentation.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeHagerstown • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and government contracting regulations. Proficient in financial analysis, reconciliation, and ERP system implementation, with strong leadership and communication skills to guide accounting staff effectively.

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Full-Cycle AccountingGAAP KnowledgeERP System ExperienceStrong Reconciliation SkillsActive CPA License

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableGeneral LedgerJournal EntriesAccrualsFixed AssetsCash ActivityAccount ReconciliationsFinancial AnalysisContract Accounting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteAccounting SoftwareERP SystemsExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA LicenseCPA Candidacy

Industry Keywords

Government Contract BillingDCAA RequirementsFARCASDFARSAerospaceDefenseContractor Purchasing System ReviewMergers and AcquisitionsPublic-Company Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform and review full-cycle accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, cash activity, and account reconciliations
Review accounting staff work for accuracy, coding, approvals, and supporting documentation
Provide day-to-day guidance and technical assistance to accounting staff and coordinate workloads and deadlines
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and research discrepancies
Review transactions for contract, project, general ledger, and direct/indirect cost classification
Review labor distributions and timekeeping records for proper contract/project and indirect charging
Assist with monitoring indirect cost pools, allocation bases, and indirect rates
Review customer billings and supporting documentation for accuracy and contract compliance
Monitor accounts receivable and unbilled balances and help resolve discrepancies
Review vendor invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and other transactions for proper accounting treatment
Support vendor compliance documentation, including W-9 and 1099 requirements
Maintain organized accounting records and audit trails
Prepare schedules and documentation for DCAA, external, internal, and other audits
Identify accounting errors, control weaknesses, compliance concerns, or unusual transactions and escalate them to the Accounting Manager
Assist with ERP/accounting system implementation, process improvements, and staff training
Collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, Purchasing, Payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting and billing issues
Perform other accounting duties and special projects assigned by the Accounting Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Five plus years' (5+) of progressive accounting experience
Strong full-cycle accounting and general ledger experience
Knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements
Experience with government contract billing, direct and indirect costs, labor accounting, and project accounting preferred
Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to review work and provide guidance to accounting staff
Strong Excel and accounting/ERP system skills
Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
Active CPA license or CPA candidacy preferred
NetSuite or similar ERP experience preferred
Prior aerospace, defense, or training contracting experience preferred
Experience supporting a merger, acquisition, or public-company readiness initiative preferred
Familiarity with DFARS business systems requirements preferred
Experience preparing for or supporting a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) preferred
Valid Driver’s License
U.S. Citizenship required to obtain/maintain a United States Security Clearance
Must pass a DOT/FAA regulated drug screening
Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch; evening and weekend shifts may be required as duties demand
Occasional travel up to 10% to DST’s Southern Pines, NC site or other company locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for employee
Company-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Insurance: Aflac and/or Gap Insurance
Supplemental Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k)
Accruing Paid Time Off
Floating Holiday Time
Two days of remote work after 90 days of employment