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Job Description
Senior Accountant
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to support federal financial operations by providing accounting expertise, financial analysis, and strategic guidance to government stakeholders. This position plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity, improving accounting processes, supporting audit readiness, and ensuring compliance with federal financial regulations. The successful candidate will collaborate with program managers, financial leadership, and cross-functional teams to support mission objectives through sound financial management.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
• Minimum of 8 years of professional accounting experience supporting financial management, accounting operations, auditing, or fiscal oversight.
Education
• Bachelor's or Master's degree that satisfies the educational requirements for CPA eligibility.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is preferred.
Certification
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor by providing accounting guidance and responsive support to government customers and program leadership.
• Monitor financial transactions and reporting activities to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial information.
• Evaluate financial controls and recommend improvements that strengthen compliance and reduce operational risk.
• Interpret accounting policies, financial regulations, and reporting requirements for program managers and business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee assigned accounting functions to ensure transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with federal standards.
• Perform detailed reviews of General Ledger activity, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret financial information to develop reports, identify trends, and support executive decision-making.
• Participate in financial planning meetings and working groups by providing accounting expertise and recommending best practices.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accrual calculations and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and review tax-related documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Contribute to audit readiness efforts by maintaining supporting documentation and assisting with responses to audit findings and inquiries.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and implementation of accounting procedures and internal operating guidelines.
• Maintain financial records within enterprise accounting systems while ensuring data quality and compliance with established standards.
• Verify that accounting activities comply with applicable federal regulations, internal policies, and financial reporting requirements.
• Evaluate financial system interfaces and participate in system validation activities to ensure accurate data integration.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial reports supporting Working Capital Fund operations and other organizational programs.
• Analyze financial performance metrics and recommend corrective actions to improve financial results and operational effectiveness.
• Develop briefing materials, executive summaries, and financial presentations for senior leadership and external oversight organizations.
• Support financial system enhancements by participating in requirements reviews, functional testing, and user acceptance activities.
• Assist with budget forecasting, pricing analyses, and financial modeling to support strategic planning initiatives.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong understanding of federal accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and government financial management practices.
• Knowledge of federal appropriations, budget execution, and regulatory requirements affecting government accounting operations.
• Ability to interpret complex financial guidance and apply it to a variety of accounting and reporting scenarios.
• Experience implementing and evaluating internal controls to safeguard financial assets and improve reporting reliability.
• Strong analytical abilities with experience identifying financial trends, researching discrepancies, and recommending practical solutions.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience developing reports, presentations, and executive briefings that support informed business decisions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior staff and coordinate accounting activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on customer service and collaboration.
• Experience using enterprise financial management systems and accounting software in a federal environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for financial analysis, reporting, and executive presentations.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.
• Experience supporting federal financial management organizations or government contracting environments.
• Familiarity with Working Capital Fund accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting financial audits, internal control reviews, and audit remediation efforts.
• Knowledge of financial systems modernization initiatives and business process improvement methodologies.
Work Environment
This position requires close collaboration with government leadership, financial management teams, auditors, and program personnel to deliver accurate financial reporting, improve business processes, and ensure compliance with federal accounting standards while supporting mission-critical objectives.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to support federal financial operations by providing accounting expertise, financial analysis, and strategic guidance to government stakeholders. This position plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity, improving accounting processes, supporting audit readiness, and ensuring compliance with federal financial regulations. The successful candidate will collaborate with program managers, financial leadership, and cross-functional teams to support mission objectives through sound financial management.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
• Minimum of 8 years of professional accounting experience supporting financial management, accounting operations, auditing, or fiscal oversight.
Education
• Bachelor's or Master's degree that satisfies the educational requirements for CPA eligibility.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is preferred.
Certification
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor by providing accounting guidance and responsive support to government customers and program leadership.
• Monitor financial transactions and reporting activities to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial information.
• Evaluate financial controls and recommend improvements that strengthen compliance and reduce operational risk.
• Interpret accounting policies, financial regulations, and reporting requirements for program managers and business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee assigned accounting functions to ensure transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with federal standards.
• Perform detailed reviews of General Ledger activity, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret financial information to develop reports, identify trends, and support executive decision-making.
• Participate in financial planning meetings and working groups by providing accounting expertise and recommending best practices.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accrual calculations and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and review tax-related documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Contribute to audit readiness efforts by maintaining supporting documentation and assisting with responses to audit findings and inquiries.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and implementation of accounting procedures and internal operating guidelines.
• Maintain financial records within enterprise accounting systems while ensuring data quality and compliance with established standards.
• Verify that accounting activities comply with applicable federal regulations, internal policies, and financial reporting requirements.
• Evaluate financial system interfaces and participate in system validation activities to ensure accurate data integration.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial reports supporting Working Capital Fund operations and other organizational programs.
• Analyze financial performance metrics and recommend corrective actions to improve financial results and operational effectiveness.
• Develop briefing materials, executive summaries, and financial presentations for senior leadership and external oversight organizations.
• Support financial system enhancements by participating in requirements reviews, functional testing, and user acceptance activities.
• Assist with budget forecasting, pricing analyses, and financial modeling to support strategic planning initiatives.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong understanding of federal accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and government financial management practices.
• Knowledge of federal appropriations, budget execution, and regulatory requirements affecting government accounting operations.
• Ability to interpret complex financial guidance and apply it to a variety of accounting and reporting scenarios.
• Experience implementing and evaluating internal controls to safeguard financial assets and improve reporting reliability.
• Strong analytical abilities with experience identifying financial trends, researching discrepancies, and recommending practical solutions.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience developing reports, presentations, and executive briefings that support informed business decisions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior staff and coordinate accounting activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on customer service and collaboration.
• Experience using enterprise financial management systems and accounting software in a federal environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for financial analysis, reporting, and executive presentations.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.
• Experience supporting federal financial management organizations or government contracting environments.
• Familiarity with Working Capital Fund accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting financial audits, internal control reviews, and audit remediation efforts.
• Knowledge of financial systems modernization initiatives and business process improvement methodologies.
Work Environment
This position requires close collaboration with government leadership, financial management teams, auditors, and program personnel to deliver accurate financial reporting, improve business processes, and ensure compliance with federal accounting standards while supporting mission-critical objectives.
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