Senior Staff Accountant

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% ESOP company! We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level. nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data-driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.

About the role

Join our Business Operations Team in Huntsville, reporting to the Controller, and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces. This role offers opportunities to grow your accounting expertise within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting operations within the Unanet ERP system, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and reporting
• Perform components of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports, and contribute to the annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) using the ICE model
• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including billing and invoicing across contract types
• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and indirect cost pool analysis
• Ensure compliance with DCAA, FAR, and CAS requirements; maintain audit-ready financial records and documentation; and participate in audit preparation and support
• Support contract closeout activities and lease accounting processes as needed
• Serve as a senior resource for the department, providing guidance on accounting matters and helping maintain accuracy and consistency in day-to-day operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent professional experience
• 5-7 years of full-time professional experience, preferably in a defense or government contracting environment
• U.S. citizenship

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Unanet ERP system strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, and FAR, CAS, and DCAA compliance requirements
• Experience with project-based accounting and indirect rate calculations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

About nou Systems

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions. We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company-funded life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Personal time off, vacation, and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Norton LifeLock
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal development, technical learning opportunities, and lunch-and-learns
• Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach