Accountant Sr. Level

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead financial expert in the preparation, analysis, and reconciliation of financial statements, general ledgers, tax returns, and related financial data.
• Support the preparation and generation of Agency and/or Working Capital Fund (WCF) financial statements.
• Ensure financial data integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and standards.
• Analyze financial data from multiple systems, develop reports, and provide recommendations to senior leadership in support of mission objectives.
• Provide strategic financial and programmatic guidance to support organizational goals and initiatives.
• Advise senior management on the design, implementation, and management of financial operations, reporting requirements, and financial controls.
• Develop and recommend financial policies, procedures, and program metrics to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and supporting documentation for senior Agency leadership, external reviewers, and oversight organizations such as OMB and Congress.
• Serve as a liaison between financial stakeholders, customers, and systems development teams.
• Aid in the design and implementation of financial systems and business process improvements.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain internal controls to minimize financial risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and prevent unauthorized use of funds.
• Support audit readiness efforts and work toward achieving favorable Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit outcomes and fully auditable financial statements.
• Interpret and apply complex financial regulations, policies, and procedures, and provide guidance to leadership and stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist senior financial leadership with specialized financial initiatives and operational support.
• Support financial systems development and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional expertise through continuing education, training, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance with Lifestyle Polygraph (required).
• Minimum of eleven (11) years of progressive professional accounting experience, with demonstrated expertise in financial management, accounting operations, auditing, and fiscal control.
• Extensive experience preparing, analyzing, and reconciling financial statements, general ledger activity, and financial reports.
• Strong knowledge of federal financial management regulations, financial systems, internal controls, and audit readiness requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations to support organizational objectives.
• Experience supporting senior leadership, audits, and external financial reviews, including preparation of briefings and supporting documentation.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master of Business Administration (MBA) strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prominent ability to brief senior leadership and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

Benefits

• Highest competitive salaries afforded by our low overhead and non-physical footprint.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Health, Flexible Spending, and Dependent Care savings account options.
• Group life insurance.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 6% company match and immediate vesting.
• $5,000 annual professional development allowance to keep your skills sharp.
• $2,000 annual certification allowance.
• $500 health and wellness budget.
• Generous referral bonuses as you help expand our talent pool.
• Business development bonuses as you share our capabilities throughout your client space.
• Team and family events to celebrate camaraderie and share successes.
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays.
• Twenty (22) days paid time off to use at your discretion (PTO Package Negotiable).