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NorthPoint Search Group

Staff Accountant

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$52K - $69K/yr

A $60MM mechanical contracting organization seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support the CFO and Controller.What: Hiring a Staff Accountant to manage general ledger activity ...

Sobieski

Staff Accountant

Newark, DE · On-site

$54K - $71K/yr

Sobieski Mechanical Contractors is part of an $100 million mechanical contracting company that ... STAFF ACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's Degree in Accounting * 1-2 years financial accounting ...

Denny's Electric, LLC

Staff Accountant

Dickinson, ND

$65K - $75K/yr

... contracting. Whether industrial, agricultural, or service electrical work, we proudly serve the ... BE OUR NEW STAFF ACCOUNTANT! If you're ready to bring your accounting expertise to a company that ...

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Denny's Electric, LLC

Staff Accountant

Dickinson, ND · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

... contracting. Whether industrial, agricultural, or service electrical work, we proudly serve the ... BE OUR NEW STAFF ACCOUNTANT! If you're ready to bring your accounting expertise to a company that ...

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Premier Group

Staff Accountant

Lanham, MD · On-site

$26 - $36/hr

Become a full-time Staff Accountant with Premier Group to elevate your career and become an ... All New Hires will be hired as a Contractor for the first 90 days and lack benefits until ...

Denny's Electric, LLC

Staff Accountant

Dickinson, ND · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

... contracting. Whether industrial, agricultural, or service electrical work, we proudly serve the ... BE OUR NEW STAFF ACCOUNTANT! If you're ready to bring your accounting expertise to a company that ...

Arthur Grand Technologies

Staff Accountant

Antioch, IL · On-site

$53K - $71K/yr

Staff Accountant Location: Antioch, IL - Onsite Full Time (Permanent) Kindly share your Updated ... At Arthur Grand Technologies, we value our employees & contractors and strive to provide them with ...

Brayman Construction

Staff Accountant

Saxonburg, PA · On-site

$50K - $66K/yr

ABOUT BRAYMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION We are a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor ... STAFF ACCOUNTANT * Strong Excel and accounting software skills * Maintain confidentiality in all ...

Brayman Construction

Staff Accountant

Saxonburg, PA

$50K - $66K/yr

ABOUT BRAYMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION We are a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor ... STAFF ACCOUNTANT * Strong Excel and accounting software skills * Maintain confidentiality in all ...

Brayman Construction

Staff Accountant

Saxonburg, PA · On-site

$50K - $66K/yr

ABOUT BRAYMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION We are a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor ... STAFF ACCOUNTANT * Strong Excel and accounting software skills * Maintain confidentiality in all ...

Momar Inc

Staff Accountant

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$52K - $68K/yr

Momar is looking for a Staff Accountant! Momar, Inc., a privately owned specialty chemical ... We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and provide priority referral to protected veterans for all ...

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ITC Electronics

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Staff Accountant

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$57K - $76K/yr

Because we operate in the strict, fast-paced world of government contracting , accuracy and ... Key Responsibilities As our Staff Accountant, you will own the full cycle of our daily financial ...

Assuranceamerica

Staff Accountant

Atlanta, GA

$52K - $69K/yr

... through contracted independent agents and directly to customers. Our team succeeds through ... Staff Accountant The Staff Accountant will be responsible for preparing journal entries in ...

Atego

Staff Acountant

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$53K - $69K/yr

The Staff Accountant will be the primary point of contact for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable ... Regular vendor, customer and contractor maintenance * Preparation of some journal entries ...

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for contracted staff accountant in the United States is $66,994.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Contracted Staff Accountants are accounting professionals who are hired on a temporary or project basis, rather than as permanent employees. They typically help organizations with tasks such as preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Contracted Staff Accountants can work independently or through staffing agencies and are often brought in to support increased workloads, cover employee absences, or provide specialized expertise. This flexible arrangement allows companies to address short-term needs without making long-term hiring commitments.

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Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Piasecki Aircraft Corporation

Coatesville, PA • On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

REPORTING TO: Controller

Founded in 1955, Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC) is a research and development business specializing in design, fabrication and flight testing of experimental rotorcraft and unmanned air vehicles. Piasecki has developed and flown more than 25 different advanced VTOL and UAV aircraft and continues to develop cutting-edge vertical flight technologies.

SUMMARY:

The Piasecki Aircraft Corporation Staff Accountant supports the Accounting Department by assisting with various accounting tasks, including data entry, account reconciliations, invoices, and financial reporting. This role is ideal for an early-career professional seeking to develop their accounting skills in a government contracting environment. This job is an on-site position at both company locations (Coatesville and Essington). Flexibility is required.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage and perform data entry for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
  • Knowledge of cost accounting, direct and indirect project costing.
  • Assist the controller in the preparation of financial documents for audits, compliance reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
  • Maintain organized records of financial transactions and supporting documentation.
  • Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate financial reporting.


KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Experience with government contracting accounting software (Deltek, Procas, etc.) is required. This is a non-negotiable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience with BI reports.
  • Familiarity with government contracting invoicing and GL management.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.


EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / CLEARANCES:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
  • 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience, specifically with GL and invoicing responsibilities.
  • Working towards CPA certification is a plus.