Bookkeeper - Government Contract Staffing

Bookkeeper - Government Contract Staffing Virginia Office Full-Time Growing staffing firm supporting Navy shipyard and government service contracts is seeking a Bookkeeper to support our Controller with day-to-day accounting and payroll operations.This role requires strong QuickBooks skills, weekly payroll management, government contracting experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced, contract-driven environment.Responsibilities Process weekly payroll for shipyard field employees (multi-state a plus) Manage accounting entries in QuickBooks (job costing / class tracking required) Prepare and submit invoices for government contracts (GSA Schedule, Navy shipyard work) Track labor costs and assist with contract-level budget monitoring Reconcile accounts payable and receivable Support month-end close and financial reporting Maintain documentation for government billing compliance Work directly with Controller on variance tracking and reporting Qualifications 3years bookkeeping or accounting experience Strong QuickBooks proficiency (required) Payroll processing experience (weekly payroll preferred) Experience working with Government Service Contracts Experience with invoicing and accounts receivable High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines Preferred Experience Government service contract accounting Staffing or temporary labor payroll Prevailing wage knowledge (Davis-Bacon, SCA) ADP, Paychex, or similar payroll systems What We Offer Key financial role supporting Navy shipyard contracts Small, growing team with direct exposure to leadership Competitive compensation based on experience Location:VirginiaEmployment Type:Full-TimeCompensation:Competitive, based on experience Job Type:Full-time Benefits:Health insurance Paid time off Work Location:In person.