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Junior Accountant

Nightwing
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing, a $1.8 billion intelligence services company, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior level Accountant with Deltek Costpoint experience to join our general ledger group.

Initially, this role will focus on (1) account reconciliations, analysis, and research, limited journal entry preparation, and other efforts to prepare for our 2024 external financial statement audit; (2) supporting several system implementations by participating in process design, testing, and training; and (3) process and control alignment across the enterprise. Once these systems are established, this role will play a crucial role to ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and effective management of our accounting processes. This role requires adaptable capacity to develop effective professional relationships within the broader finance organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepares account reconciliations and propose resolution options to identified discrepancies.
  • Execute general ledger activities to support monthly accounting close processes, including preparing general ledger journal entries for submission and posting; Maintain accounting records, files, and documents per company policy.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information.
  • Support project account set up or maintenance processes, as required.
  • Applies GAAP accounting principles to day-to-day tasks.
  • Support audit activities, both internal and external, by providing necessary documentation and information.
  • Perform ad-hoc analysis and tasks as assigned by the Accounting Manager.

Required Skills

  • Two (2) years of related professional experience with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, preferably in a government contracting and / or public accounting environment.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills are vital to this role, as is the demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Basic understanding of US GAAP.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with large-scale ERP systems.
  • US Citizenship.
  • Desired Skills :

  • Deltek Costpoint knowledge and practical experience.
  • Active CPA license or desire to pursue CPA / CMA certification.
  • Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives.

    When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

    At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

    Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

    At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

    Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

    Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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