Company Overview:
TechGuard Security, LLC is a nationally recognized cybersecurity firm dedicated to delivering advanced solutions that protect critical data and infrastructure. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team. This role will support senior leadership and contribute to the financial health of a rapidly growing organization focused on cybersecurity to both government and commercial customers.
Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for executing day-to-day accounting tasks, managing financial records, and supporting both internal and external financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in government contracting environments and be well-versed in GAAP, cost accounting, and compliance with federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger entries, accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, and cash receipts.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal and external financial reports.
- Support the development of annual budgets and assist with year-end audits and tax preparation.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local accounting and tax regulations.
- Handle office purchasing and coordinate administrative activities.
- Assist in the preparation of audit and tax schedules for independent and government auditors.
- Generate variance analyses, troubleshoot accounting system errors, and manage project cost pools in Deltek Costpoint.
- Serve as a point of contact for internal teams, external consultants, and auditors.
- Manage billing for government contracts and ensure accuracy in compliance and reporting.
- Support program managers with budgeting, forecasting, burn rate analysis, and performance monitoring.
- Oversee tracking and depreciation of fixed assets.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 2 years of professional bookkeeping or accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a government contracting environment.
- Experience with cost accounting systems; proficiency in Deltek Costpoint is a strong plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to clearly convey complex information to non-technical audiences.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Additional Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of our work with government contracts.