Staff Accountant

Vision Point Systems

Staff Accountant ensuring financial accuracy and streamlining project-based billing at Vision Point Systems. Supporting project management and handling month-end processes in Fairfax,VA.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeFairfax • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project-based accounting using Unanet, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with GAAP. Proficient in month-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Unanet Project-Based AccountingMonth-End Close ProcessesBalance Sheet ReconciliationFinancial ReportingGAAP Compliance

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Hard Skills

Accounts Receivable ProcessingAccounts Payable ManagementJournal Entry PreparationFinancial ReconciliationAdvanced Excel SkillsPivotTablesVLOOKUPFinancial AnalysisBudget PreparationExpense Tracking

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingAttention to DetailCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Unanet ERP/AccountingMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingFinancial ComplianceAudit DocumentationDCAA RegulationsCost Schedules

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Vision Point Systems, Inc. is recruiting for a Staff Accountant to work in our Fairfax, VA office (moving to Chantilly, VA in the fall). The ideal candidate will ensure financial accuracy, streamline project-based billing, and support project management teams. Duties will include, but won't be limited to the following:
- **Monthly A/R: **Process and post all monthly customer invoices and post cash receipts.
- **Accounts Payable: **Review vendor invoices and provide the proper general ledger coding on all invoices, to include semi-monthly employee expense reimbursements. Understand the process flow of Purchase Orders (PO’s) and mods in Unanet. Process the bi-weekly check runs and cash disbursements.
- **Month-End Close:** Execute month-end close processes, prepare and post journal entries, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- **Reconciliations:** Perform and complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations. Investigate and correct financial inconsistencies to maintain accurate reporting monthly.
- **Unanet Operations:** Utilize Unanet ERP/Accounting daily to manage project accounting, time and expense tracking, billing, and financial reporting.
- **Financial Reporting:** Prepare specialized financial documents, such as monthly variance explanations, profit and loss statements, and budget schedules.
- **Compliance:** Ensure all financial transactions adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and support both internal and external audit documentation. This includes completing annual incurred cost schedules for submission to DCAA, census bureau data, the annual BPOL and personal property tax filings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a government contracting environment.
- 3+ years of on hands on experience using Unanet for project-based accounting.
- Hands on experience executing monthly end close and balance sheet reconciliation.
- Must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similarly aligned field from an accredited university or college.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills ((particularly in Excel, handling PivotTables and VLOOKUPs).
- Must possess strong analytical thinking skills.
- Must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
- Must effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams on all levels.
Desired Skills:
- Experience working in a government contract environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full time employees with Vision Point Systems qualify for a generous benefits plan to include medical, dental, 1x your salary in life insurance, and short and long term disability. VPS also offers 401k participation and matching.