Federal Systems Accountant

CGI•Arlington, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI is one of the top 5 largest global IT companies spread across 40 countries with endless opportunities to expand and grow. As a CGI Federal Member, you have the opportunity to be a shareholder at CGI and join our family. CGI Federal is seeking a Federal Systems Accountant / Accounting SME. The Federal Systems Accountant will join the team to assist with a variety of initiatives and tasks related to federal USSGL. This is an exciting full-time opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest organizations of the US Federal government. This program will retire the agency's existing legacy financial system and replace it with Momentum. We take an innovative and collaborative approach to supporting our client, working in an Agile environment using emerging technologies. You will be interacting with a dynamic team of people, with opportunities to learn and grow as you help deliver the overall solution to our client. This position is located in our Arlington, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. Other preferred locations: Lafayette, LA, Knoxville, TN, Belton, TX, Lebanon, VA. This contract requires you to be a USC or GC Holder.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Accounting preferred
4+ years of experience in working with federal financial systems and USSGL.
Extensive knowledge of the federal financial regulations, processes, directives, instructions, and program guidance documents; CGFM, CPA or equivalent preferred
Experience with federal financial reporting requirements.
Problem solver along with ability to multi-task
Prior consulting experience in any of the following areas: Business process improvement, Federal Budgeting and Financial policies and procedures, System integrations
Work independently and across many initiatives at once
Proven client management skills
Strong Communication Skills
Experience in requirements and BPR analysis
Prefer experience with Momentum Financials/Accounting/Budget

Nice To Haves

Experience with Federal Financial ERP system (e.g., Momentum)
CGFM, CPA or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Review requirements for General Ledger transaction postings and External Reports and identify any gaps, inconsistencies, or conflicts.
Define required posting models and external reporting configuration to meet defined requirements and Treasury and OMB guidance.
Coordinate with and support the definition of the agency's Accounting Code Structure as required to support General Ledger and external reporting configuration.
Develop external reports configuration to support GTAS, SF-133, DATA Act, and other management reports as required for new business lines.
Document General Ledger and external reporting configuration and present proposed configuration in client demos.
Support the development and configuration of system assurance reports to validate consistency between financial system subsidiary ledgers and General Ledger.
Remain current with applicable Treasury and OMB rules, regulations and guidance. Assess requirements and configuration impacts to Treasury and OMB guidance changes. Review impacts with the client and support the implementation of recommend changes through the defined change management process.