Federal Systems Accountant

CGI•Arlington, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI Federal is seeking a Federal Systems Accountant / Accounting SME to support initiatives and tasks related to the federal United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL). The role supports a program replacing an agency’s legacy financial system with Momentum and works with a client in an Agile environment using emerging technologies. The position is based in CGI offices in Fairfax, Virginia; Lebanon, Virginia; Lafayette, Louisiana; Belton, Texas; or Knoxville, Tennessee. A hybrid working model is acceptable. The accountant reviews General Ledger transaction-posting and external-reporting requirements, identifies gaps or conflicts, and defines posting models and reporting configurations consistent with requirements and Treasury and OMB guidance. The role also supports the agency’s Accounting Code Structure, configures external reports, documents proposed configurations, and helps validate consistency between subsidiary ledgers and the General Ledger. The accountant tracks changes to relevant Treasury and OMB guidance, assesses their impacts, reviews them with the client, and supports changes through the established change-management process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; Accounting is preferred.
At least 4 years of experience working with federal financial systems and USSGL.
Extensive knowledge of federal financial regulations, processes, directives, instructions, and program guidance documents.
Experience with federal financial reporting requirements.
Problem-solving ability and ability to multitask.
Ability to work independently across multiple initiatives.
Proven client-management skills.
Strong communication skills.
Experience in requirements analysis and business process reengineering (BPR) analysis.
Prior consulting experience in business process improvement, federal budgeting and financial policies and procedures, or system integrations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Momentum Financials, Accounting, or Budget.
Experience with a federal financial ERP system such as Momentum.
CGFM, CPA, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Review General Ledger transaction-posting and external-reporting requirements and identify gaps, inconsistencies, or conflicts.
Define posting models and external-reporting configurations to meet requirements and Treasury and OMB guidance.
Coordinate with and support definition of the agency’s Accounting Code Structure for General Ledger and external-reporting configuration.
Develop external-reporting configurations for GTAS, SF 133, the DATA Act, and other management reports needed for new business lines.
Document General Ledger and external-reporting configurations and present proposed configurations in client demonstrations.
Support development and configuration of system assurance reports to validate consistency between financial system subsidiary ledgers and the General Ledger.
Stay current with applicable Treasury and OMB rules, regulations, and guidance; assess effects of changes on requirements and configurations, review impacts with the client, and support implementation through change management.
Work independently and across multiple initiatives while supporting the client and team.