Staff Government Accounting

Primary Responsibilities

• Support preparation, submission and audit of the annual indirect cost rate proposal.
• Perform detailed account analysis and gather all appropriate supporting documentation to create an audit file.
• Prepare written explanations and discuss audit issues with all levels of management.
• Support business system and cost accounting standards (CAS) audits.
• Maintain and publish the annual disclosure statements.
• Research and analyze regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review cost transfer requests for approval.

Required Skillset

• An Accounting background
• A minimum of 5 years audit experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Customer interface experience with USG and/or external suppliers
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
• Ability to assess business or technical risk and develop corrective actions and mitigation plans
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• The ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to identify trends or patterns in data

Preferred Skillset

• Government Regulatory and compliance knowledge
• CPA certification preferred
• Working knowledge of Oracle and Hyperion
• Technical accounting research