Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Halcyon Days Consulting, LLC Mobile, AL Job Details $60,000

• $75,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Variance analysis Data validation techniques Tooling Spreadsheets Data cleaning Scalable systems Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Financial workflow efficiency improvements Accounting error correction Financial data analysis tools Cross-functional communication Excel data analysis

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Staff Accountant Location:

Mobile, AL Clearance Required:

N/A Travel:

N/A Halcyon Days Consulting, LLC (HDC) is a veteran owned small business that specializes in the design and engineering of Tactical Mission Networks (TMN). This is a unique opportunity to join a small and high-performing team committed to delivering cloud platforms for exciting missions. HDC is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role will work directly with the VP of Finance and be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, improving accounting workflows, and helping build a scalable accounting function. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong accounting fundamentals who enjoys solving problems, learning new systems, and taking ownership of their work in a hybrid environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Prepare, review, and submit journal entries to support accurate and timely financial reporting. Perform monthly account reconciliations and assist in resolving discrepancies and variances. Support month-end and year-end close process, including preparation of supporting documentation. Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger and ensure financial transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Assist in the preparation of financial reports, analyses, and supporting schedules. Support payroll processing activities, including the review of payroll data, reconciliation of payroll-related accounts, and accurate recording of payroll transactions in the general ledger. Review and process employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies. Assist with corporate credit card expense activity and reconciliations, by supporting the review, documentation, coding, and recording transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures. Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation and preparing schedules. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support accurate financial data and reporting. Assist with the use and ongoing improvement of accounting systems and tools.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 1-3 years of accounting experience supporting general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, or related functions. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience working with large datasets and performing complex data analysis with minimal supervision. Demonstrated experience with pivot tables, conditional formulas, data validation, and other advanced Excel capabilities. Experience cleaning, structuring, reconciling, and analyzing data from multiple sources while identifying discrepancies and maintaining audit-ready documentation. Proven ability to utilize Excel for account reconciliations, variance analysis, financial reporting support, and process improvement initiatives. Ability to independently troubleshoot spreadsheet errors, audit formulas, and develop efficient, scalable workbooks and reporting tools. Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities with increasing independence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a hybrid work environment. Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and accounting concepts in a dynamic environment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Exposure to government contracting or project-based accounting. Experience with accounting systems such as Unanet, Odoo, or similar ERP platforms as well as supporting internal or external audits.

SALARY RANGE

$60,000-75,000 Benefits are provided in addition to the salary range.

BENEFITS

HDC believes GREAT teams need GREAT tools! Healthcare

• Employer paid medical, dental and vision for the employee and their dependents 401k
• Employer contributed 3% Safe Harbor (this benefit is contributed on your behalf even if you choose not to contribute to 401k or elect any investments), also up to 5% employer match, and 100% vested on hire date PTO/Holiday
• 160 hours of PTO/Sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year Tuition Assistance
• Up to $5,250 per year Halcyon Days Consulting, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, rare or local laws.

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