Financial Statement Accountant

Lynch Consultants, LLC•Alexandria, VA

2d•$80,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Make an impact supporting the Department of War (DoW) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC)! Lynch Consultants is seeking a Financial Statement Accountant with a solid understanding of USMC financial reporting and General Ledger accounting who is ready to take on meaningful challenges and make a measurable difference. Only applicants who fully satisfy all required qualifications will be considered for further review.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or a Business Management-related field.
At least 3+ years of Federal accounting or financial management experience.
Proficiency in preparing Annual Financial Reports (AFRs), Reviewing Journal Vouchers (JVs), Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Crosswalks, and experience working at or with DFAS.
Proficiency with DoW financial systems (e.g., N-ERP, DAI) and data analytics platforms (e.g., Advana, Jupiter).
Active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
US Citizen.
Located in the National Capital Region (DC, Virginia, Maryland).
One of the following professional certifications or the ability to obtain one within 6-months of being hired: CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM.
Ability to review and verify financial documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DoW, DON, and USMC financial management regulations.
Experienced reconciling data across financial systems, identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions.
Skilled in performing audit sample selection, review, and follow-up to support audit readiness and remediation.
Proven ability to conduct compliance reviews, prepare findings reports, and recommend policy or process improvements.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to present findings to senior stakeholders.
Highly motivated individual with the ability to solve complex issues, take on new responsibilities, build relationships and think in unique and innovative ways.

Nice To Haves

DoW, DON, or USMC experience in federal financial management, accounting, or audit readiness.
Experience with N-ERP or DAI.

Responsibilities

Support financial reporting processes, AFR compilation, and/or accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS), and/or relevant Department of the Treasury and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies.
Investigate and analyze General Ledger posting errors, determine root causes, and execute appropriate corrective actions or journal entries.
Collaborate with finance, procurement, and IT teams to understand transaction lifecycles and assess how upstream activities affect GL accuracy.
Draft, update, and maintain GL process documentation—including Standard Operating Procedures, Desktop Guides, and white papers—ensuring clarity, consistency, and adherence to internal controls.
Document reconciliation steps, error resolution activities, and related financial impacts to support audit requirements and ongoing process improvements.
Develop and maintain GL-focused training materials, user guides, and FAQs to promote accurate posting practices and reduce recurring discrepancies.
Provide training and end-user support on GL functionality, month-end close procedures, and best practices for preventing posting errors.