What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Parabilis - A Better Financial Partner for Government Contractors?
About us:
At Parabilis, we're passionate about helping small businesses grow and succeed by building long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees. Parabilis (Paˈraː.bi.lis), from Latin meaning “easily obtainable,” reflects exactly what our product is designed to be. Founded in 2013 by a team of former government contractors and headquartered in McLean, VA, Parabilis provides working capital solutions that help small and medium-sized government contractors deliver on their contracts, while avoiding the high cost of non-bank alternatives like factoring.
What it is like working with us:
We are a small, close-knit team made up of professionals from diverse career backgrounds. We seek motivated, talented team players who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo, share innovative ideas, and actively contribute to our accelerating growth. In addition to an amazing corporate culture and autonomous leadership approach, we offer a supportive and dynamic work environment along with an exceptional compensation package that includes a competitive base salary, annual performance bonuses, and a comprehensive suite of benefits.
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial records, performing general accounting functions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. This role will work closely with various departments and support the Accounting Manager in daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- General Ledger Management: Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications; review GL activity for reasonableness, investigate variances, and maintain detailed supporting documentation.
- Account Reconciliations: Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts; investigate and resolve reconciling items timely, escalating aged or unusual items to the Accounting Manager.
- Month-End, Quarter-End & Year-End Close: Execute assigned close tasks per the close calendar; ensure all required entries and reconciliations are completed prior to close sign-off and assist with preparation of reporting schedules.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Support: Assist with AP and AR functions including reconciliations, AR aging review, expense classifications, month-end cutoff accruals, and resolution of discrepancies.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; perform variance analysis on financial data and provide accounting data support to FP&A as requested.
- Audit Support & Compliance: Maintain audit-ready documentation; support internal and external audit requests; ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls; identify and communicate control gaps to the Accounting Manager.
- Systems & Data Integrity: Ensure accuracy and consistency of data across accounting and reporting systems; identify and escalate system issues or data integrity concerns.
- Special Projects: Participate in ad hoc projects and financial analysis as requested by management.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Experience: 0–3 years of relevant accounting experience; experience in a finance company or financial services preferred.
Skills:
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAGE, Oracle, or similar ERP systems).
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.).
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to escalate appropriately and operate within defined approval frameworks.
What We Offer:
- 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Company Paid Holidays
- 100% Company Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for yourself and eligible dependents
- 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Basic Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Pre-tax and Post-tax deferral options with a 4% non-elective Company contribution