Federal Senior Accountant
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated Federal Senior Accountant to join our team supporting a key Federal agency's accounting operation. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the client's financial records by performing complex transaction analysis, system reconciliations, and Federal accounting functions with minimal supervision. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values precision, accountability, and continuous learning. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and making a direct impact on federal financial operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited university
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Federal financial management, accounting, reporting, internal controls, financial systems, and program operations
- Working knowledge of USSGL, GAAP, and FASAB/SFFAS standards, along with Treasury requirements, OMB Circular A-123, FMFIA, the CFO Act, and DOI financial management processes
- Skilled in reconciling general ledger to subsidiary ledger and across multiple data sources (e.g., travel, payroll, overseas data, feeder systems), including USSGL fund analytics
- Proficient in SQL queries to research abnormal trial balances and recommend corrective actions
- Experience recommending accrual methodologies and validating accrued amounts across areas such as domestic invoices, overseas payments, and travel, in accordance with USSGL and GAAP
- Experience supporting annual financial statement audits, including reviewing financial documentation in large accounting data systems and responding to Prepared by Client (PBC) requests
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Must be able to pass a government suitability check to obtain Public Trust.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SAP/FBMS, Treasury systems, data analysis, process improvement, and automation preferred
Responsibilities
- Analyze a large volume of accounting transactions with a high degree of accuracy, researching variances for root cause and preparing corrective entries in accordance with accounting principles
- Use SQL queries to research abnormal balances at the trial balance level and recommend corrective actions
- Reconcile general ledger to subsidiary ledger and across multiple data sources (e.g., travel, payroll, overseas data, feeder systems), including USSGL fund analytics
- Recommend accrual methodologies and validate accrued amounts across areas such as domestic invoices, overseas payments, and travel, in accordance with USSGL and GAAP
- Support annual financial statement audits, including reviewing financial documentation in large accounting data systems and responding to Prepared by Client (PBC) requests
- Provide Federal accounting services, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger support
- Establish, modify, and maintain accounting element tables, fields, and system records related to vendors, suppliers, and accounting codes
- Provide recommendations or corrective actions to client management staff as needed
- Meet critical deadlines while producing quality, detailed work product
- Prepare and deliver presentations to client stakeholders
Benefits
- diverse and inclusive environment to thrive and succeed
- learning culture with challenging career development opportunities
- teamwork and collaboration
- reward excellence
- respect and value diversity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
