We are a growing IT company in Sterling, VA looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Mid-Level Accountant to keep our financial operations running smoothly. We need someone who takes ownership of the "money out" process (Accounts Payable) and ensures our team's time is tracked accurately (Timesheets).
This is a perfect role for a solid commercial accountant looking to gain valuable experience in the Government Contracting (GovCon) industry, or a GovCon junior looking to step up.
Location: Easy access office in Sterling—skip the Tysons/DC commute.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts Payable
2. Timesheet & Payroll Support
3. General Accounting & Month-End
What We Are Looking For
Experience: 3–5 years of general accounting experience (AP, AR, or GL).
Attention to Detail: You are the person who notices when a date is wrong or a receipt is missing.
Tech Savvy: Strong proficiency in Excel (sums, filters, basic formulas) and comfort learning new accounting software.
Communication: Comfortable chasing down approvals and reminding employees to submit timesheets without being abrasive.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience.
"Nice to Haves" (Not Required)
Experience with Costpoint.
Experience with ADP or similar payroll platforms.
Why Join Us?
We will teach you the ins and outs of Government Contracting accounting—a highly marketable skill set in the DC area.
ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law
ASSYST is an agile, CMMI Level 3 certified firm that excels at simplifying IT and business processes, removing unnecessary redundancy, and delivering targeted information for faster, smarter decisions to improve operations and productivity. We work closely with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and other technology and services vendors to develop solutions utilizing rigorous adherence to the CMMI-based processes, Agile Framework (Scrum and SAFe), ITSM/ITIL services model, and ISO standards to achieve consistent process improvement. ASSYST represents a balanced approach to providing continuity of service while evoking innovation, fresh ideas, and practices to actualize modernization initiatives. We work collaboratively with customers and partners on human-centered design, leverage emerging technologies, apply innovation to deliver solution outcomes that improve productivity, user experience, and customer delight.
Our specialties include: Big Data and Analytics, Enterprise Content Management, Information Assurance, Cloud Computing, Knowledge Management, Automation, DoD IT Services, Cybersecurity, Test Engineering, FHIR, HealthIT, Data Science, Azure, Agile, Digital Services, AWS GovCloud, ERP, and SAFe