Mid-level Accountant (AP & Payroll Support)

We are a growing IT company in Sterling, VA looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Mid-Level Accountant to keep our financial operations running smoothly. We need someone who takes ownership of the money out process (Accounts Payable) and ensures our team’s time is tracked accurately (Timesheets).

This is a perfect role for a solid commercial accountant looking to gain valuable experience in the Government Contracting (GovCon) industry, or a GovCon junior looking to step up.

Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts Payable

2. Timesheet & Payroll Support

3. General Accounting & Month-End

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 3–5 years of general accounting experience (AP, AR, or GL).
• Attention to Detail: You are the person who notices when a date is wrong or a receipt is missing.
• Tech Savvy: Strong proficiency in Excel (sums, filters, basic formulas) and comfort learning new accounting software.
• Communication: Comfortable chasing down approvals and reminding employees to submit timesheets without being abrasive.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience.

Nice to Haves (Not Required)
Experience with Costpoint.

Experience with ADP or similar payroll platforms.

Why Join Us?
Growth: We will teach you the ins and outs of Government Contracting accounting—a highly marketable skill set in the DC area.

Location: Easy access office in Sterling—skip the Tysons/DC commute.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law