What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at DISA Technologies?
Job Summary
DISA Staff Accountant’s primary responsibility is to support the Controller in managing DISA’s accounting operations by executing daily transactional accounting, assisting with month-end close, maintaining compliance documentation, and supporting financial reporting processes. This role will initially include primary ownership of accounts payable functions, with the expectation that AP responsibilities will be transitioned into a dedicated role as the company scales. This position bridges accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and project cost tracking to ensure accurate and timely financial information. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, exceptional attention to detail, and experience working in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic start-up environment, wearing multiple hats and contributing to the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of DISA’s financial operations.
Education/ Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting or industry experience preferred).
- Strong experience with month-end close processes and general ledger accounting.
- Familiarity with multi-entity environments and U.S. GAAP preferred.
- Experience working with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems required.
Supervisor
Assistant Controller, unless otherwise designated.
Typical Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Support month-end close preparation tasks including bank reconciliations, credit card clearing, drafting journal entries, and preparing account reconciliations.
- Prepare schedules, maintain organized working papers, and support close package assembly for Controller review.
- Own accounts payable processes including monitoring the Ramp inbox, vendor onboarding, weekly payment run preparation, and maintaining AP aging schedules, with a focus on building scalable processes for future transition.
- Support accounts receivable activities including invoice preparation, maintaining AR aging, and assisting with collections follow-up as needed.
- Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts (non-decision-making support only).
- Maintain sales tax, GST, and other compliance tracking schedules; prepare supporting documentation for external accounting and tax firms.
- Support project/job cost tracking and ensure accuracy of coding to maintain reliable financial data.
- Assist with maintaining data accuracy across accounting systems (QuickBooks, Ramp, DriveTrain).
- Ensure documentation is organized and audit-ready to support financial reviews and external reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and support scalability of the function.
- Support special projects as requested by the Controller or executive leadership.
- Abide by all policies and procedures established by DISA.
- Attend and participate in all required safety trainings.
Required Skills
- Ability to review and evaluate accounting work for accuracy and completeness
- Experience supporting financial reporting and audit processes
- Ability to improve accounting processes and documentation in a growing organization
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close procedures.
- High attention to detail with strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in accounting systems and financial tools (QuickBooks, Ramp, DriveTrain, Microsoft Excel).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information.
- Collaborate effectively as part of a team, supporting shared goals and fostering positive relationships.
- Adapt to dynamic environments and identify solutions to challenges with flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Maintain professionalism with high attention to detail, reliability, accountability, and accuracy in all work deliverables.
- Uphold and demonstrate DISA’s Values of Dedication, Innovation, Sustainability, and Accelerate Change.
- Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain compliance with OSHA/MSHA and company safety standards.
- Be a valid U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Compensation Range
- $65,000-$85,000 DOE
DISA Technologies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
- Bonus Pool
- 401(k) with matching up to 4%
- Employee stock options
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Professional Development
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000