Strategic Data Systems

Federal IT, cybersecurity, and engineering services

Staff Accountant

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKeller, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
One to three years of progressive accounting experience.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and Cost Accounting Standards.
Experience in a government contracting environment is beneficial.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Manage daily and monthly accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger, budgeting, accruals, and financial reporting.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Maintain Defense Contract Audit Agency-compliant accounting systems and ensure accurate cost accounting and indirect rate calculations.
Oversee project cost tracking, billing, and revenue recognition in accordance with contract terms.
Assist in developing and monitoring budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable federal regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
Support proposal pricing, cost-volume development, and indirect rate preparation.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant certification.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint.

Strategic Data Systems, Inc. (SDS) is a growing small business federal contractor headquartered in Keller, TX. SDS supports mission-critical programs for federal customers, with a long-standing focus on the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense. We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing team.

Staff Accountant

Keller, TX 76248 / On-Site Full Time

Summary

The Staff Accountant will oversee all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with government contract regulations, company policies, and applicable accounting standards. This role consists of hands-on accounting supporting both daily operations and long-term growth. The ideal candidate has experience in government contracting (FAR/DFARS, CAS) and thrives in a dynamic small-business environment.

Responsibilities

Manage daily and monthly accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger, budgeting, accruals, and financial reporting.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Maintain DCAA-compliant accounting systems and ensure accurate cost accounting and indirect rate calculations.
Oversee project cost tracking, billing, and revenue recognition in accordance with contract terms.
Assist in developing and monitoring budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS).
Support proposal pricing, cost-volume development, and indirect rate preparation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
1-3 years of progressive accounting experience; Experience in a government contracting environment is a nice to have.
Knowledge of GAAP, FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint is preferred
Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About the Company

Strategic Data Systems

Federal IT, cybersecurity, and engineering services

SDS delivers IT services, cybersecurity, and engineering support to U.S. federal agencies and commercial clients. It uses ITIL-guided IT operations, RMF-based cybersecurity, and engineering for requirements analysis, solution development, testing, and validation, plus an enterprise contact center. The company differentiates itself with certifications like ISO 20000-1:2018 and ISO 27001:2022 and by holding major prime contracts such as MyNavy Career Center and a position on the Military Health System Enterprise IT Services contract, while also subcontracting for primes like Booz Allen Hamilton and Leidos. Its goal is to provide reliable, standards-based IT, cybersecurity, and engineering services that help government and commercial customers operate secure, compliant, and efficient systems.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Keller, TX
Founded: 1997

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