Staff Accountant – Government Contract Accounting

Experience 1–3 years of experience in accounting, with exposure to
government contract accounting strongly preferred.

Job Role &
Responsibility

 Own the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely,
accurate, and compliant processing of vendor invoices.
 Review vendor invoices against approved purchase orders and receiving
documentation, performing three-way matching (PO, receipt/Timesheet,
invoice) to verify accuracy, pricing, quantities, and authorization.
 Identify, research, and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders,
receiving issues, or invoicing variances in coordination with Contracts,
project managers, and vendors.
 Independently issue, review, and manage purchase orders, verifying
approvals, funding availability, accurate account and project coding,
and alignment with contract terms and internal control policies.
 Maintain and update vendor master files, ensuring completeness,accuracy, and compliance.
 Proactively review AP aging reports to maintain timely vendor
payments, prevent overdue balances, and resolve discrepancies with
vendors and internal stakeholders.
 Own the weekly vendor payment cycle, including ACH and wire
payments, while ensuring appropriate approvals, accurate payment
amounts, and adherence to internal controls.