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Staff Accountant – Vienna, VA


Job Location:

Vienna, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 52665 - 87000
Posted: 13 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Staff Accountant Vienna VA
Cambridge International Systems Inc.

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment integrity and perseverance. At Cambridge youll work alongside top talent worldwide tackling some of todays most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to support operations in Vienna VA. This is a full-time CONUS position.

The base salary range for this role is $52665.00 to $87000.00 annually depending on geographic location and experience. The final offer will be based on relevant experience skills internal equity and market data.

What Youll Do
As a Staff Accountant you will play a critical role in supporting the Cambridge corporate office. This role falls under Billing Coordinator within our compensation framework. This position reports to Accounting Director. You will:
  • Leverage Costpoint daily to drive end-to-end Accounts Receivable and revenue cycle managementoverseeing accurate project-based billings proactively managing invoice collections tracking aging schedules and resolving complex billing disputes with speed and precision.
  • Beyond day-to-day transaction processing you will own month-end close reconciliations prepare journal entries and perform variance and labor/indirect rate analyses directly within the system to ensure compliance and financial visibility.
  • Must operate with an analytical eye for spotting cash-flow bottlenecks and possesses advanced Costpoint navigation skills alongside strong Excel modeling capabilities and professional client communication. Will need to be familiar with multiple billing sites like Wide Area Workflow and multiple contract types line T&M FFP and Cost Plus.
What Youll Bring
Required Qualifications:
Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position.
  • Education & Experience:
    • Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Strong experience Candidates should possess a working knowledge of U.S. Government (USG) contract accounting principles including familiarity with FAR/CAS compliance common contract types (CPFF T&M FFP) and indirect rate structures.
    • Detailed-oriented General Accountant with at least 5 years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience and deep hands-on expertise in Deltek Costpoint to anchor our core financial and project-accounting workflows.
    • Key areas of expertise at a minimum: strong proficiency in Excel understanding of the FAR and defense contracting.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements
  • Periods of prolonged sitting and/or standing including desk-based computer work.
  • Occasional extended work hours including evenings or weekends as needed.
  • Communication with team members customers and stakeholders through verbal and written methods.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities work under deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
  • Interaction with others in dynamic environments including situations requiring problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Background & Security
  • Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
  • Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance
Benefits & Perks
We believe in investing in our teamboth professionally and personally:
  • Medical dental vision life accident and critical illness insurance
  • 401(k) immediate vesting and match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Generous tuition & training support
  • Relocation assistance
  • Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
  • Employee referral program
  • Access to Tickets at Work EAP wellness initiatives and more
Join Us
If youre driven by mission technology and teamworkwe want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role Referrals are welcomeboth employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus.
Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.

About Cambridge International Systems
At Cambridge we recognize innovation and agility grow through teamwork. By working collaboratively listening proactively and engaging across functions we create solutions that build on the best ideas our employees bring to the table. We are committed to one another to persevere in order to get the job done and to do so with integrity every time. Learn more at .

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to any protected status under applicable law or other similar factors that are not job-related. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with federal state and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position please contact our Recruiting Team at emailprotected.

Required Experience:

Manager


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For more than 25 years, Cambridge has been fighting bad actors in both the cyber and physical worlds. We have worked in some of the most challenging domains imaginable including critical infrastructure, illicit trafficking, border security, flight mission assurance, banking and threat ... View more

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