Entry-Level Staff Accountant - Reconciliations & Journals
Institute For Defense Analyses
Alexandria, VA · Posted November 4, 2026
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November 2026
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About the job
Institute For Defense Analytics, Inc. seeks an entry-level Accountant to perform balance sheet reconciliations, process journal entries and post cash receipts. The role supports the Senior Accountant on tax matters and manages the IDA Purchasing Card program. Location...