We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for our engineering organization. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with PROCAS or Deltek (e.g., Costpoint) and thrives in a project-based, timekeeping-driven environment. You'll own core accounting cycles (AP, AR, and GL), support month-end close, and help maintain compliance with internal controls and applicable standards. This is working a hybrid schedule after training and will be Temp-to-hire.

What You'll Do

General Ledger & Close

• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, reclasses; payroll entries; recurring journals).
• Perform account reconciliations (cash, A/R, A/P, accrued liabilities, credit cards, intercompany).
• Assist with monthly/quarterly close and deliverables: trial balance review, flux analysis, and close checklists.
• Maintain fixed asset subledger and depreciation schedules; support capital project tracking.
• Support audit and compliance requests (internal/external), including PBC lists.

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices in PROCAS/Deltek, ensuring accurate coding to projects, cost pools, and departments.
• Three-way match (PO/receipt/invoice) where applicable; resolve discrepancies with Operations/Procurement.
• Manage vendor setup, W-9 collection, and 1099 reporting; maintain compliant vendor master data.
• Prepare weekly payment runs; reconcile AP aging and assist cash forecasting.

Accounts Receivable

• Create and post customer invoices in PROCAS/Deltek (T&M, Fixed Fee, Cost-Reimbursable), ensuring proper rate and fee application.
• Monitor collections, follow up with customers, and resolve short-pays/chargebacks.
• Reconcile A/R subledger to GL; maintain accurate aging and DSO metrics.
• Support revenue recognition procedures in collaboration with the Accounting Manager/Controller.

Required

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with PROCAS or Deltek (e.g., Costpoint).
• Solid understanding of the accounting cycle and US GAAP fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Excel (lookups, pivots) and comfort working in ERP subledgers.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in an engineering, architecture, construction (AEC), or government contracting environment.
• Exposure to revenue recognition for T&M, Fixed Fee, and Cost-Reimbursable contracts.