Staff Accountant

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually STAFF ACCOUNTANT About EGA Associates, LLC EGA is a veteran-owned staff augmentation firm dedicated to providing professional Healthcare Staffing services and human capital management solutions to government and commercial clients nationwide. Our Mission is to excel through a provider-centric approach to staffing, establishing ourselves as the trusted human resource partner for our clients and staff alike. We are committed to earning our partners' respect through open communication, exceptional service, and transparency in all our operations. Our team will continue to approach challenges with an open mind, offering reliable solutions that cater to the needs of our clients, our providers, and ourselves. Benefits & Compensation EGA offers a competitive pay rate and a robust benefits package. The annual base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000. The actual starting pay will depend on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. Our benefits package includes paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, 3 medical plan options, dental and vision insurance, free basic term life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and 401(k) retirement savings plan. Job Summary We are looking for a Staff Accountant who is detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and ready to take ownership. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys being more than a number-cruncher and wants to play an important role in the financial operations, compliance, and continued growth of an organization. Why This Role Matters The Staff Accountant will serve as the primary owner of the accounts payable function while also supporting a broad range of accounting and financial activities. You will have the opportunity to work across accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, payroll accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, cost allocation, compliance, and audit support. Because EGA operates in the government contracting environment, this position offers the opportunity to develop valuable expertise in government contracting accounting and compliance—including GAAP, FAR/DCAA, VAAR, and Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who doesn't simply complete transactions, but looks for ways to improve processes, strengthen controls, solve problems, and make accounting more efficient. What You’ll Do Own Accounts Payable Enter, post, and monitor accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoices, aging, and payment status. Create and maintain vendor and 1099 contractor profiles, purchase orders, and supporting documentation. Support 1099 compliance and annual filing activities. Prepare payment batches, including ACH, wire, and check runs, for Controller review and approval. Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies and government contract requirements. Support Accounting & Financial Operations Monitor bank accounts and accurately record related transactions. Prepare monthly bank and corporate credit card reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and resolve discrepancies. Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts. Assist with month-end and year-end close activities. Perform account analysis and research discrepancies through resolution. Assist with periodic financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Support Government Contracting Compliance Review labor and non-labor costs for proper project charging and cost allocation. Help ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP, FAR/DCAA, VAAR, and other applicable government contracting requirements. Support compliance with Service Contract Act requirements. Prepare documentation and supporting schedules for internal and external audits. Support Payroll Accounting & Multi-State Compliance Review time entries and support payroll-related accounting activities. Reconcile payroll and benefit accounts. Coordinate with HR and payroll providers. Assist with multi-state payroll tax compliance and reporting. Support Company-Wide Compliance Monitor filing deadlines and maintain compliance calendars. Maintain business licenses and registrations. Manage state portal access. Coordinate with third-party compliance providers and registered agents. Improve the Way We Work Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies. Contribute to automation initiatives and help leverage existing technology to streamline accounting operations. Bring ideas forward when you see a better, faster, or more effective way to accomplish something. This section provides a high-level summary of the main functions of this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties required to perform this role. What We’re Looking For We're looking for an accounting professional who is accurate, accountable, curious, and comfortable taking ownership. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 3–5 years of accounting experience. Basic understanding of GAAP, FAR/DCAA requirements, VAAR, and government contracting compliance. Strong Excel skills. Exceptional attention to detail. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with others. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Unanet GovCon ERP or another government contracting ERP system. Experience with ADP, timekeeping systems, and expense management platforms. Experience supporting multi-state payroll and payroll tax compliance. Experience with business registrations and state compliance requirements. Familiarity with the Service Contract Act (SCA). Previous experience working for a government contractor. The Ideal Candidate You may be a great fit for this position if you: Take ownership. You don't wait to be told that something needs attention – you see it and take action. Love accuracy. You understand that small accounting errors can create significant downstream problems. Think beyond the transaction. You want to understand the "why" behind the numbers and how your work affects the organization. Enjoy solving problems. When something doesn't reconcile, you don't simply flag it – you investigate and find the answer. Are comfortable with accountability. You can manage your responsibilities independently and know when to escalate an issue. Like improving processes. You naturally look for ways to eliminate unnecessary steps, reduce errors, and make work more efficient. Are curious about government contracting. You're interested in developing specialized knowledge in an environment where accounting, compliance, and contract requirements intersect. Communicate well. You can explain financial information clearly to people who may not have an accounting background. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a remote home-based office environment utilizing a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands of this position include talking, hearing, visual acuity, manual dexterity (such as but not limited to dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other business machines), long periods of sitting and general sedentary work. EEO Statement EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ADA Compliance Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources. EEO/AAP/ADA/OFCCP/VEVRAA