Job Description

Junior Staff Accountant 

Primary Place of Performance: Hybrid – Springfield, VA (2 days per week in the office)
Years of Experience: Entry-Level 
Mandatory Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance due to federal contract requirements.

JFL Consulting, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with a finance-related degree and hands-on experience in government contracting accounting. The Junior Staff Accountant will support day-to-day financial operations and reporting processes, with exposure to full-cycle accounting, audit preparation, and coordination with an outsourced accounting firm.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a high-impact, mission-driven organization.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Familiarity or hands-on experience with Unanet and/or Deltek
• Understanding of GAAP and accounting lifecycle principles
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the government contracting environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools

Duties to Include but not Limited to:

• Open and maintain account lines
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations
• Process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions
• Reconcile corporate credit card expenses
• Support month-end close and internal reporting cycles
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and liaise with external auditors
• Participate in financial meetings and interface with the outsourced accounting firm
• Help manage the full lifecycle of financial reporting
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with government contracting regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Experience:

• Internship or entry-level experience in government contracting accounting
• Familiarity with DCAA or audit requirements in GovCon
• Exposure to indirect cost rates and compliance-driven financial tracking
• Unanet or similar software experience

Competitive Benefits Package Includes:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• 401(k) with 3% company contribution and immediate vesting
• Generous PTO policy (15 vacation, 5 sick, 2 personal days)
• Reimbursement for job-related certifications, generous training budget and company provided access to training platforms.

 

About JFL Consulting, LLC
With more than twenty years of securing some of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community’s most critical networks, JFL Consulting, LLC provides advanced network security solutions to a range of US Government and US commercial clients. Our cybersecurity operators are experts at assessing and defending mission-critical data and the networks that facilitate their operation. We are focused on delivering advanced products and industry best practices that meet each customer’s unique requirements. Visit

JFL Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute. It is also the policy of JFL Consulting, LLC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

 

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Internship, Local area, Immediate start, 2 days per week,

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