What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Actalent?
We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Staff Accountant to join our growing team in Niceville, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in accounting who is eager to grow into a more strategic and data-driven role. The ideal candidate will support both daily accounting operations and long-term financial analysis, particularly in a manufacturing environment with government contracts.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Accounting Operations
- Manage accounts payable (50%) and accounts receivable (25%), ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Perform daily billing for firm-fixed contracts and monthly cycle billing for time & materials contracts.
- Maintain detailed accounting records including bank reconciliations, general ledger, and subsidiary ledgers.
- Reconcile staff expenses and vendor payments.
Cost Accounting & Inventory
- Support cost accounting functions specific to manufacturing, including tracking of materials, labor, and overhead.
- Work with Fishbowl inventory software integrated with QuickBooks to manage inventory and production data.
- Track and reconcile assets, including depreciation of machinery and equipment.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and analyze profit-and-loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and income statements.
- Assist in preparing budget forecasts and support management with financial planning.
- Contribute to monthly and year-end financial statements and assist with quarterly reviews for external auditors.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction or revenue enhancement.
Compliance & ERP Transition
- Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other government reporting requirements (training provided).
- Assist with internal audits and documentation for government contracts.
- Support the company’s transition to Deltek ERP in 2027, which will unify time & materials and firm-fixed billing under one system.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis tools).
- Strong understanding of general ledger, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Ability to learn and apply government contracting and manufacturing accounting principles.
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with Fishbowl or similar inventory/MRP systems.
- Exposure to government contracts or FAR compliance.
- Interest in ERP systems and process improvement.
Growth Opportunity
As the company grows, this role may evolve into more specialized positions such as Program Analyst, AP/AR Specialist, or Financial Analyst. You’ll be part of a team that values initiative, learning, and continuous improvement.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Niceville,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $25 - $30
