What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Hatalom?
Staff Accountant
Hatalom is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. This individual will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial and administrative components of DoD and other Federal contracts and subcontracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting, with experience supporting government contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities, including bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets; prepare variance reports comparing actual costs to budgeted projections.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and presentations for senior management.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with government contract regulations, GAAP, and FAR requirements.
- Support annual audits and work closely with external auditors to ensure timely completion.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Prepare and post adjusting journal entries when necessary.
- Manage tax compliance and ensure adherence to all federal regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
- 3 years of general accounting experience in a government contracting environment.
- Strong budgeting experience, including budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Experience with Unanet or other cost accounting systems is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.
Location & Position Details:
- Location: Orlando, FL (Relocation assistance is not available; local candidates preferred).
- Status: Full-time, Salary Exempt.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Due to the nature of the industry, job tasks may be adjusted as needed to meet customer and business requirements.
Hatalom Corporation is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
