Level II – Accounting Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Redwood Strategy Group, Inc.•San Diego, CA

7d•$85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Redwood Strategy Group (RSG) is a minority owned, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) founded on over 17 years of thought-to-action leadership supporting military departments, Department of Defense, and agencies across the U.S. Federal Government with transformation, strategy, and operations. At RSG, we are committed to our company foundation - our employees. The minute you start working here, you become an integral part of our team, our future, and you will play a key role in the continued growth of our company. Innovative Solutions. Cultivated Talent. Accelerative Success. Redwood Strategy Group is seeking a Level II â Accounting SME serves as a key personnel position providing accounting, audit, and financial systems expertise in support of Department of Defense (DoD) entities. This role supports financial management operations through analysis of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, audit remediation activities, and compliance with federal accounting standards. The Accounting SME is integral to project execution and continuity and provides technical accounting leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness across supported organizations.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of full-time experience within the past ten (10) years in accounting or management consulting supporting DoD entities (e.g., DON, USSOCOM, NSW).
Demonstrated experience reviewing financial system data in DAI or similar ERP systems and DPAS or similar property/accounting systems.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in audit response and remediation activities.
Experience applying GAAP and/or SFFAS standards in a federal accounting environment.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business from an accredited United States college or university.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.
Active Secret or above

Responsibilities

Review and analyze financial system data within Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Evaluate and reconcile data within Accountable Property System of Record (DPAS) or similar systems.
Analyze accounting transactions and system outputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
Manages and updates the Remediation Tracker for NFRs, CAPS, Milestones, and Validations
Maintains and publishes quarterly newsletter with monthly spotlight interview, upcoming events, and RMIC schedule-
Support audit response activities, including preparation, documentation, and remediation efforts.
Develop and implement corrective actions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS).
Assist in identifying root causes of financial discrepancies and recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls.
Prepare financial analyses, reports, and supporting documentation using Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Coordinate with stakeholders to support audit readiness, financial reporting, and compliance initiatives.