Staff Accountant at Orbis in McLean, VA

Job description

• We are seeking a well-rounded and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This is an ideal opportunity for an accounting professional who has built solid, hands-on experience across multiple accounting functions and is ready to contribute to a dynamic government contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and on time
• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely and accurate payments
• Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the general ledger
• Maintain vendor records and respond to payment inquiries
• Support implementation and maintenance of new AP system
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and supported
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for annual financial audits
• Maintain organized, audit-ready records for all areas of responsibility

Requirements

• 2–5 years of hands-on accounting experience across multiple functions (GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations)
• Required - minimum 2 years of recent direct experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in a government contracting environment
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS cost accounting standards

Skills

Required

• Deltek Costpoint

Benefits

• Beyond the opportunity to work alongside practitioners who have operated at the mission edge, joining Orbis means real ownership over outcomes that matter — the chance to build technology that gives the United States Government and its allies a genuine decision advantage, not just another dashboard. From competitive retirement matching to a PTO policy that encourages real time off, we're committed to creating an environment where our team can do their best work and still have a life outside of it.
• Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. A full list of benefits is shared with candidates following an initial conversation with our HR team, so you'll have a clear picture of the support and resources available to you as part of the Orbis team.