Entry-Level Staff Accountant | Flexible Hours & Growth
Institute for Defense Analyses
Alexandria, VA · Posted November 2, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Mid-Atlantic69 / 100 · of 37
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About the job
Institute for Defense Analyses in Alexandria, VA, is seeking an entry-level Professional Accountant. The role involves preparing monthly journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations for debt, investments, and cash, and recording daily cash receipts and deposits...