Staff Accountant

Detroit Defense delivers mission-critical technology and systems integration solutions supporting national security and U.S. Government customers. The Staff Accountant will support general ledger operations, month-end and year-end close activities, reconciliations, accounts payable, expense reviews, financial reporting, and government contract cost compliance using Deltek Costpoint, GAAP, FAR, and CAS requirements.

What you'll do:

• Prepare journal entries (accruals, prepaids, reclasses, and adjusting entries) in Deltek Costpoint in accordance with GAAP and company policy
• Perform monthly reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts, including bank, credit card, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll clearing, and fixed asset accounts
• Research and resolve reconciling items and variances in a timely manner, documenting root cause and resolution
• Support monthly and year-end close activities, including close-cycle checklists, supporting schedules, and variance analysis
• Work hands-on across multiple Costpoint modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Projects, Time & Expense) to ensure costs are recorded accurately and consistently
• Support maintenance of project/cost objective setup, account structures, and charge codes in coordination with Program Finance and Contracts
• Support Costpoint testing, upgrades, and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Assist with invoice processing and coding to the correct contract, task/sub-task, and cost element (direct vs. indirect)
• Apply FAR Part 31 cost principles – including allowability (FAR 31.201-2), reasonableness (FAR 31.201-3), and allocability (FAR 31.201-4) – and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS 401, 402) to ensure invoices and journal entries are coded consistently and allowably
• Coordinate with Purchasing/Procurement on purchase order matching, vendor setup, and resolution of coding or pricing discrepancies
• Provide backup coverage for the Accounts Payable function during peak volume, absences, or transitions
• Review employee expense reports for accuracy, business purpose, and adequate supporting documentation prior to approval and reimbursement

What they're looking for:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of one year of general accounting experience; government contracting experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint (or a comparable ERP), ideally across GL, AP, and Projects/Time & Expense modules
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 31 cost principles and applicable Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) as they apply to journal entries, AP coding, and expense report review
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; comfortable working with large data sets and reconciliations
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize competing close-cycle demands
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across Accounting, Payroll, Purchasing/Procurement, and Program Finance
• Must be a able to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance if required
• The minimum requirement to obtain a clearance is you must be a US Citizen
• Only applicants meeting this requirement will be considered

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Life and AD&D
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
• Legal & ID Shield Services
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)