General Ledger/Accounts Payable/Costpoint Senior Associate - Government & Infrastructure

This role is available in numerous locations across the United States, including Chicago, Akron, Alpharetta, Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Buffalo, Charleston, Chattanooga, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Des Moines, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Grandview Heights, Greenville, Honolulu, Huntsville, Indianapolis, Jackson, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Louisville, Memphis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Richmond, Rochester, Rogers, Salt Lake City, San Juan, St. Louis, Tallahassee, Tampa, Toledo, Tucson, Tulsa, Wichita, Austin, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Dallas, Denver, Fort Worth, Hartford, Houston, Manayunk, Miami, Philadelphia, Sacramento, San Antonio, and Charlotte.

About the role

At EY, the USLI Government & Infrastructure (G&I) practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help Federal, State, Local, and Education clients implement new ideas to achieve their mission outcomes. The practice delivers real change and measurable results through diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across the global organization, and creative, bold ideas that drive innovation.

This dual role reports to the G&I General Ledger Assistant Director and the Accounts Payable & Expense Assistant Director. As a General Ledger / Accounts Payable Senior Associate, you will support the day-to-day operations of the general ledger, accounts payable, and expense functions. You will prepare and review journal entries, complete reconciliations, perform financial statement analysis, support period-end close activities, and help the team meet critical deadlines. You will also support accounts payable and expense processing and reviews; promote compliance with policies, procedures, internal controls, and applicable laws and regulations; and support internal and external audit requests. Success in this role requires strong collaboration across finance functions to support accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting. It is expected that firm-available AI tools, such as Copilot, will be regularly utilized to enhance operational efficiency.

General Ledger Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger account structures, organizations, and related system configurations in alignment with approved system design documentation and reporting requirements.
• Ensure accounting transactions and financial activities comply with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and EY policies and procedures.
• Review journal entry requests for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate supporting documentation before submission for approval.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules in accordance with established deadlines and accounting requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready journal entry documentation and retain supporting files.
• Research, analyze, and resolve accounting issues, reconciling items, and variances in collaboration with internal stakeholders and process owners.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations; confirm balances are properly supported; and investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Execute assigned subperiod-end, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities within established timelines.
• Identify, investigate, and escalate accounting, reporting, or system issues that may affect financial accuracy, compliance, or close timelines.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to audit requests.
• Monitor and manage the general ledger accounting inbox, ensuring requests and inquiries are addressed or routed promptly.
• Partner with process owners and other finance teams to reconcile accounts and resolve accounting matters.
• Participate in testing, validation, and implementation activities for Costpoint enhancements, system upgrades, and accounting process improvements.
• Develop and maintain desktop procedures.
• Develop reconciliation templates.
• Collaborate with G&I Finance, Compliance, and firmwide stakeholders to promote consistent accounting treatment.
• Perform ad hoc analyses, contribute to special projects, and complete other duties as assigned in support of business and operational objectives.

Accounts Payable Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable vouchers and expense reports in accordance with internal policies and procedures, FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Verify that accounts payable vouchers include appropriate supporting documentation and valid project, account, and organization combinations consistent with the G&I financial architecture.
• Train and coach staff on systems, policies, procedures, and applicable external requirements.
• Serve as a trusted business advisor on expense and accounts payable processes, promoting operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain vendor master records and respond to vendor inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain the accounts payable subledger and reconcile it to the general ledger.
• Develop and maintain accounts payable and expense procedure guides and training materials.
• Assist with configuration and testing of accounts payable and expense functionality in Costpoint.
• Monitor accounts payable workflow and follow up on outstanding items.
• Collaborate with G&I enablement teams, including Contracts Management, Subcontracts Management, Purchasing, Finance, and Compliance.
• Perform reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and drive timely resolution.
• Prepare subcontractor and vendor accruals for month-end close, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting requirements, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• A proactive, continuous-improvement mindset
• Strong attention to detail
• A highly collaborative working style
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently, take ownership, and manage competing priorities
• Three or more years of government contracting experience