Black Cape
Title: Stellar Staff Accountant
Locations: Arlington, VA
ONSITE: Primarily remote with occasional ability to go onsite to HQ office in Arlington, VA
***If you do NOT have a US Citizenship, we will likely not get back to you. It is a REQUIREMENT of the job.***
Black Cape has Won “Best Places to Work” every year in existence by either the Washington Business Journal & Virginia’s Best Places to Work!
Want to be a part of an intelligent, talented, dynamic, and FUN team and keep building something GREAT?? Then, you should consider Black Cape!
- We work with Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers to accomplish their missions
- Be a part of a team that is making an impact and HAVE FUN while doing so!
About the company
Black Cape is a unique technology company with a focus on full-stack web applications, advanced data analysis tools, and integrating AI/ML capabilities for federal government customers. We are a COOL and FUN crew that works hard and plays maybe even a little harder. Our core team is an impressive group of engineers with exceptional leadership at the helm.
Black Cape is led by proven business and engineering leaders with a track record of building innovative technology companies focused on building mission applications. We support many programs and agencies as both a prime and a subcontractor and created a strong reputation working with top tier partners doing work for all major Intelligence Community agencies, DoW, and Special Operations customers.
What we are hiring:
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in a growing environment. This role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close process, and assisting with invoicing and cost tracking related to government contracts. This role will also support financial reporting, assist with audit preparation, and contribute to improving accounting processes in a small, fast-paced environment.
This is a hands-on role with visibility into core accounting processes and an opportunity to build broader experience over time, including exposure to financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in QuickBooks, familiar with Bill.com, and able to manage core accounting responsibilities with consistency and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries and perform account reconciliations
- Support monthly and year-end close processes
- Assist in preparation of financial statements and internal reporting
- Process and manage accounts payable, vendor payments, and expense reports
- Support accounts receivable, invoicing, and collections
- Assist with audit preparation and documentation
- Support cost tracking and project-based accounting, including government contracts where applicable
- Support financial planning and analysis activities
- Help maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP
Required Technical Skills (MUST HAVES):
- Experience supporting monthly close activities (journal entries, reconciliations)
- Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Quickbooks Time
- Experience using Bill.com or similar AP tools
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Basic understanding of GAAP principles and regulatory compliance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data organization)
- Experience supporting financial reporting and preparing basic financial statements
- Ability to work independently in a small team environment with limited oversight
Preferred Technical Skills (NICE TO HAVES):
- Experience working with government contracts or federal clients
- Familiarity with cost tracking, job costing, and contract-based accounting
- Exposure to FAR/DFARS or DCAA-related requirements
- Experience in a government contractor or professional services environment
- Interest in developing deeper expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and controls
- Ability to identify and suggest improvements to accounting processes
- Experience with WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) or similar government invoicing systems
- Familiarity with revenue recognition and funding reconciliation in a government contracting environment
Education/Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Approximately 5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Experience in a small to mid-sized business environment preferred
Great Benefits | 401K | Competitive Salary | Generous Time Off | Exceptional Team-Building & Fun Company Events | Mentorship & Professional Development Programs | Tuition Reimbursement | Parental Leave
CONTACT: [email protected] to learn MORE!!
Skills Required
- Experience supporting monthly close activities
- Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Quickbooks Time
- Experience using Bill.com or similar AP tools
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Basic understanding of GAAP principles and regulatory compliance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience supporting financial reporting and preparing basic financial statements
- Ability to work independently in a small team environment with limited oversight
What We Do
Today’s defense data challenges call for heroic solutions. We are a proven Intelligence Community (IC) team focused on changing the way government makes sense of complex data. Our teams use a proven “desk-side” approach, working directly with analysts, operators, and warfighters to automate workflows and derive data driven insight.
