DoW Senior General Ledger Accountant

Responsibilities

• Investigating and analyzing General Ledger posting errors, identifying root causes and determining appropriate corrective actions or journal entries.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including finance, procurement, and IT to understand end to end transaction flows and how upstream activity impacts GL accuracy.
• Drafting and updating GL-related documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures, Desktop Guides, and process white papers, ensuring clarity and compliance with internal controls.
• Documenting GL reconciliation steps, error resolution actions, and financial impacts to support audit requirements and continuous process improvement.
• Developing and maintaining GL-focused user guides, FAQs, and training materials to support accurate posting procedures and reduce recurring ledger discrepancies.
• Providing training and support to end users on GL functionality, month-end close activities, and best practices for accurate posting and error prevention.
• Delivering strong customer service and effectively managing occasional high-pressure situations, such as month-end close deadlines or urgent GL corrections.
• Directing and reviewing the work of Senior Associates, ensuring accuracy of GL analyses, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Communicating progress and status of GL-related tasks and projects to the Team Lead and client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university with a major in Accounting.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive, relevant experience.
• An active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher, such as Secret, Top Secret or TS/SCI) to be considered for this role (requires U.S. citizenship).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing Department of Navy General Ledger activity, including reviewing account balances, investigating abnormal postings, and ensuring alignment with federal accounting standards.
• Experience researching and resolving unmatched or out of balance transactions, ensuring proper GL posting and reconciliation.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or supporting financial reporting, with emphasis on GL accuracy and data integrity.
• Experience interpreting and applying DFAS reporting policies and procedures related to GL support, reconciliation, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience utilizing DoW’s Advanced Analytics (Advana) platform and DDRS for GL research, variance analysis, and data validation.
• Ability to independently research and reconcile data variances, ensuring completeness and accuracy of ledger balances.
• Experience researching and applying FASAB, OMB, and Treasury accounting and reporting requirements, particularly those impacting the General Ledger and federal financial statements.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel, including advanced functions for GL analysis, reconciliation, and data validation.
• Experience with Databricks for querying, analyzing, and validating GL-related financial data.
• CPA or CPA-eligible, demonstrating strong knowledge of accounting principles relevant to GL management.
• Professional certifications such as CGFM, CDFM, CISA, or similar credentials supporting federal financial management and internal controls.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time