Accountant (Financial Consulting, Senior Analyst)

The MIL Corporation

1d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The MIL Corporation seeks an Accountant (Financial Consulting, Sr. Analyst) supporting the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) with expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and audit support services. The roles supports financial statement reviews, audit provided-by-client (PBC) deliverable preparation and quality control, audit sample testing, and accounting research. Work is performed in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable AICPA, PCAOB, and GAGAS auditing standards.
This position currently requires a hybrid schedule, with occasional on-site presence needed at the Washington, DC office. Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.
This position is currently unfunded and is being posted in anticipation of a future contract award and funding approval. We are proactively identifying and engaging with qualified candidates. While candidates may be contacted for pre-screening, any hiring decisions will be contingent upon funding availability and final program requirements or client approval.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of combined experience performing financial accounting and reporting services, with demonstrated knowledge of U.S. GAAP and applicable auditing standards (AICPA, PCAOB, and GAGAS)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial statement preparation, internal or external audit support, bookkeeping, risk assessment, fraud detection, or payroll processing
• Minimum 5 years of combined working knowledge of accounting practices and FASB accounting standards
• Demonstrated familiarity with FASB, SOX, PCAOB, GAGAS and AICPA standards.
• Detail-oriented with strong skills in financial statement tick-mark procedures, working paper preparation, and sample documentation review
• Ability to examine, prepare, and verify financial records to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to respond professionally and timely to requests
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet strict deadlines
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Must be able to pass FRB security check and obtain Board-issued access credentials

Nice To Haves

• Active or candidate CPA or CGFM licensure
• Familiarity with Workday (accounting and HR system)
• Prior experience supporting federal government financial audits or audit readiness activities
• Knowledge of ITGC populations and financial data sets (expenses, personnel actions, operating fees)
• Experience with actuarial estimate and census data coordination

Responsibilities

• Support quarterly and year-end financial statement reviews by footing and recalculating numbers in financial statements and footnotes, and verifying that financial amounts tie to the Trial Balance, financial statement crosswalks, and schedules
• Agree prior year figures to audited/unaudited financial statements; verify that financial amounts tie out to applicable source documents
• Confirm that change calculations (increase vs. decrease) are accurate and explanations are reasonable; check for cross-reference and tie-point consistency between financial statements and footnotes
• Support PBC deliverable preparation and quality control by reviewing the accuracy of calculations in PBC documentation and ensuring supporting documentation sufficiently supports the auditor's request
• Perform audit sample testing procedures, including verifying that supporting documentation (contracts, purchase orders, invoices, goods received reports, new hire/termination documentation, pay stubs, employee records) agrees to sample selections
• Check for timeliness of payments (within 30 days of invoice receipt) and confirm interest due is properly calculated when payments were not timely
• Verify that sampled accruals adhere to existing policies and procedures and that estimates are properly documented

Benefits

• The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being.
• We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance.
• Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees