Accountant (Financial Consulting, Senior Analyst)

The MIL Corporation

9h • $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). This is a highly client-facing position that requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to clearly translate complex accounting concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Candidates with strong commercial accounting backgrounds, including experience in fast-paced, client-focused environments, are strongly encouraged to apply. In this role, the Sr. Analyst will support financial statement reviews; prepare and perform quality control on audit provided‑by‑client (PBC) deliverables; conduct audit sample testing; and perform technical accounting research. Work is performed in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable AICPA, PCAOB, and GAGAS auditing standards. Success in this position requires both technical expertise and the ability to build trusted relationships with client teams. 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

• 7+ years of professional work experience
• 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
• Experience working in a commercial accounting environment
• Demonstrated understanding 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
• Proven ability to examine, prepare, and verify financial records to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly translate complex accounting concepts to non-technical stakeholders; ability to lead meetings, document minutes, and produce executive ready materials
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a self‑starter, taking initiative with minimal direction
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet strict deadlines
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management
• 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

• Health plans
• Life plans
• Disability plans
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth
• 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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees