Staff Accountant

Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as a Staff Accountant. In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country.
Planet Technologies is looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our fabulous team at our Gaithersburg office.  This person will be a key contributor who will be responsible for general Accounting processes, working across our organization.  The ability to ensure compliance with standard Accounting fundamentals, work in all areas of accounting including T&M and Fixed Priced Billing, GL entries, Reconciliation, Financial Analysis and help to impact the growth of our company. 

Responsibilities

• Provide overall support to Accounting Department with traditional fundamentals accounting practices 
• Participate in the compliance and assessment of accounting policies, practices and procedures with the ability to influence effective practices 
• New project set up by reviewing contracts and verifying compliance with written documents (Fixed Price and/or T&M) 
• Prepares GL entries 
• Prepares monthly bank reconcilements utilizing accounting software 
• Prepares monthly fixed asset reconciliation 
• Comfortable managing timekeeping entries, collaborating with staff to prepare for monthly activities 
• Provides timely, accurate information and meaningful variance analysis 
• Prepares and reviews account reconciliations and analysis on a monthly or quarterly basis to insure accurate financial reporting. 
• Contributes to monthly billing as need to meet department SLA’s. 

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Staff Accountant with a bachelor's degree in accounting. 
• Solid understanding of accounting principles in a corporate environment 
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills 
• Previous experience with accounting software systems 
• Experience assessing and delivering variance analysis to an executive level 
• A Team Player who has the willingness and ability to participate in monthly reconciliation process as needed 
• Previous experience reviewing Accounting processes and making recommendations for improvements as appropriate 
• Ability to work on-site in Gaithersburg 3-days per week 

Desired Skills

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail 
• Some experience with either FP, FPTM and TM projects. 
• The ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment; someone who knows what needs to be done and does it. 

Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies. Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Federal Agency Clearance Requirements may require up to a 10-year background investigation - US Citizenship (clearable) is required. Salaries for Staff Accountants at Planet Technologies range from $60,000 and $80,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc. Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies Benefits Guide 2024-2025.