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About BlueForge Alliance (BFA)

BlueForge Alliance is an agile program integrator positioned to meet the intense and urgent demand to build capacity for the defense industrial base. We are a unifying organization converging technology, manufacturing, economics, and state and federal government to provide a forward-facing, federated umbrella with national visibility.

As a non-profit, neutral convener, BlueForge Alliance aligns strategy with execution to coordinate regional stakeholders, assess and propose high-value efforts, and rapidly establish and deploy U.S. Department of Defense investments. By streamlining competing priorities and viewpoints, we aim to increase manufacturing capacity and technology adoption, boost the number of available suppliers and diversify investment into the defense industrial base.

Position Description

The Staff Accountant for our non-profit government contracting division is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and supporting the financial operations of the organization. This role involves handling day-to-day accounting tasks, assisting with audits, and ensuring that financial reports are timely and accurate. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the General Ledger Accountant and the finance team to support budgeting, grant management, and financial planning activities. In addition to the following details, by being a BlueForger, you will be expected to uphold and exemplify our values of Belonging, Selfless Service, Integrity, Leadership, Respect, and Excellence. We uphold these values upon a backbone of humility driven by a culture of safety, vulnerability, and purpose.

General Accounting:

• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including grantors and government agencies.

Compliance and Audits:

• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.

Other Duties:

• Support the Finance Manager and senior accounting staff with special projects and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards and regulations affecting non-profit and government contracting entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit or government contracting environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Deltek Costpoint).
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Familiarity with federal grant regulations and compliance (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance).
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary and Benefits

Expected Salary Range $60,000 - 75,000 depending on role and qualifications.

BFA has a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• 401k matching program
• Generous PTO package
• And more

This is an on-site position, but remote can be considered for the right candidate.

Other Details

BlueForge Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all emp oyees 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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere.

All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations, in accordance with ADA, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To the extent that work entails access to export-controlled items or information, award of the position is contingent on obtaining the relevant export control authorizations.