Accounting Specialist (Mid-Level)

Job Description

Overview

Provides mid-level accounting support across routine and complex financial activities. Responsible for coordinating daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, and supporting financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting workflows and ensure compliance with established financial policies.
• Analyze financial data such as statements, SLAs, billing records, and system outputs; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and support accruals for financial statements.
• Provide technical guidance on accounting processes and assist managers with financial policy development.
• Maintain internal controls to ensure data accuracy and record integrity.
• Review processes and recommend efficiencies.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior managers.
• Enter and validate accounting data in Sponsor-specific financial systems.
• Support financial forecasting and Working Capital Fund (WCF) analysis.
• Contribute to system testing and provide functional expertise for financial system improvements.
• May assist with tax filings, complex reconciliations, and analysis of WCF business statements.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of GAAP, FASAB, and FASB principles.
• Knowledge of federal appropriation law and Sponsor financial policies.
• Ability to analyze financial information, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions.
• Strong customer service capabilities and ability to explain financial concepts to non-accountants.
• Skilled in financial systems and how they interface across platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 4 years of professional accounting experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 24 accounting credit hours (including business law or auditing).

Certifications: None required.

Minimum Security Clearance

TS/SCI w/ Polygraph