What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Prevailance, Inc.?
Description
Overview
Prevailance is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this position supports day-to-day accounting operations across general ledger accounting, payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial compliance.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and is comfortable managing financial data and multiple recurring accounting cycles. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to gain broad corporate accounting experience within a government contracting environment.
Work Arrangement
Primarily On-Site with remote flexibility
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Support general ledger accounting and month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Perform bank and corporate credit card reconciliations, research discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records
- Prepare bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll, including payroll adjustments, reconciliations, journal entries, and employee changes
- Process accounts payable, vendor invoices, and approved ACH and other electronic payments
- Maintain accurate accounting, payroll, and disbursement records in accordance with GAAP, company procedures, and internal controls
- Assist with federal, state, and local tax filings and payroll, benefits, retirement, workers' compensation, and other regulatory reporting
- Support DCAA, tax, and other financial audits by preparing reconciliations, schedules, transaction support, and requested documentation
- Research accounting discrepancies and collaborate with the CFO and other departments to resolve issues and support accurate financial reporting
Requirements
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of professional accounting experience; relevant internships or comparable practical accounting experience may be considered
- Working knowledge of GAAP
- Understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, accrual accounting, and account reconciliations
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency, including formulas, functions, lookups, reconciliations, and financial data
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines and priorities
- Ability to handle confidential payroll, employee, banking, and financial information with discretion
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
Desired
- Accounting experience within a U.S. Government contracting environment
- Familiarity with DCAA, FAR, and government contracting cost accounting principles
- Experience with Unanet ERP
- Experience with Paylocity or a comparable payroll/HRIS platform
- Previous experience supporting payroll, accounts payable, or month-end close
If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!
At Prevailance, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees and their families.
- Medical Dental Vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contributions
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Health Benefits
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- TRICARE Supplement Insurance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Computing Device Reimbursement Program
Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000