IBTS is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional who is ready to take the next step in their career, contribute to meaningful financial operations, and grow within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, and strong technical skills—especially in Excel.

This position requires an in-office presence in our headquarters office located in Ashburn, VA.  There is potential for this position to adjust to a hybrid arrangement at a future date, with working remote two days a week.

Key Responsibilities (including but are not limited to):

• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Post recurring and adjusting journal entries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and post cash receipts.
• Support the preparation process for annual financial audits.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting.
• Support the tracking and accounting of fixed assets.
• Assist in recording expenses and journal entries for subsidiaries.
• Work within Deltek Costpoint to execute accounting functions effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate financial records and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint.
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with other Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

Personal Qualities
IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe “how” you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve. The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization.

• Strong Work Ethic
• Teachable/Continuous Learner
• Reliable/Dependable
• Collaborative/Team Contributor

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees. 

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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