Staff Accountant – Vienna, VA

Staff Accountant – Vienna, VA

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s 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 with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement after initial onboarding and training is complete.

The base salary range for this role is $52,665.00 to $70,000.00 annually. The final offer will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

What You’ll 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 management—overseeing 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.

W hat You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications:

Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the positio n.

• Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s 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 2 to 4 years of progressive, and full-cycle accounting experience.

• Key areas of expertise, at a minimum: strong proficiency in Excel, understanding of the FAR and defense contracting.

• Deltek Costpoint experience preferred but not required.

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 team—both 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 you're driven by mission, technology, and teamwork—we 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 welcome—both 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 www.cbridgeinc.com .

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 [email protected] .

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