Senior Associate - Senior Accountant

Blake Willson Group•Bethesda, MD

18h•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success. Blake Willson Group has a distinguished track record of exceptional performance, achieving operational efficiencies that allow our clients to do more with less. BWG has earned the confidence of its clients by consistently exceeding expectations through its unwavering commitment to best value solutions, implemented with speed. In this position as a Senior Accountant, you will be preparing for and executing full-scope financial statement audits. You will lead audit lifecycle activities, oversee accounting operations, and ensure compliance with federal financial management standards while leveraging advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions. In this position, you will also: Serve as the primary liaison between USUHS and external auditors (e.g., IPAs, OIG), coordinating audit lifecycle activities including entrance/exit conferences, walkthroughs, and site visits Lead the management and execution of Provided-By-Client (PBC) requests, ensuring timely delivery, completeness, and audit readiness of all supporting documentation Implement and maintain AI-enabled knowledge management solutions to automate PBC identification, retrieval, and quality control processes Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of audit sample documentation, ensuring compliance with audit standards and requirements Conduct root cause analysis on audit findings and sample failures, providing recommendations to strengthen internal controls and support remediation efforts Perform and review complex accounting activities, including general ledger analysis, journal entries, and financial statement preparation using GFEBS Provide financial transaction research and ensure all supporting documentation meets audit trail and compliance requirements Deliver executive-level reporting and insights on financial performance, audit readiness, and risk areas Manage high-volume audit support activities, including 100–200 audit samples and ~100 PBC requests annually Support compliance inquiries and ensure adherence to federal accounting standards, regulations, and audit requirements

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in accounting, including managing staff supporting financial reporting and audit activities.
5+ years of Department of Defense (DoD/DoW) government accounting experience.
5+ years of experience preparing financial statements and analyzing complex financial transactions and general ledger balances.
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing journal entries and working within GFEBS or similar federal financial systems.
Experience supporting audit readiness, including PBC development, audit sample support, and documentation review.
Experience performing financial research and analysis to support audit trails and account balances.
Proficiency in advanced data visualization and applying AI/automation tools for financial analysis and anomaly detection.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between USUHS and external auditors (e.g., IPAs, OIG), coordinating audit lifecycle activities including entrance/exit conferences, walkthroughs, and site visits
Lead the management and execution of Provided-By-Client (PBC) requests, ensuring timely delivery, completeness, and audit readiness of all supporting documentation
Implement and maintain AI-enabled knowledge management solutions to automate PBC identification, retrieval, and quality control processes
Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of audit sample documentation, ensuring compliance with audit standards and requirements
Conduct root cause analysis on audit findings and sample failures, providing recommendations to strengthen internal controls and support remediation efforts
Perform and review complex accounting activities, including general ledger analysis, journal entries, and financial statement preparation using GFEBS
Provide financial transaction research and ensure all supporting documentation meets audit trail and compliance requirements
Deliver executive-level reporting and insights on financial performance, audit readiness, and risk areas
Manage high-volume audit support activities, including 100–200 audit samples and ~100 PBC requests annually
Support compliance inquiries and ensure adherence to federal accounting standards, regulations, and audit requirements