Senior Associate - Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

Blake Willson Group

2d•$100,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Blake Willson Group (BWG) is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to provide hands-on accounting and financial reporting support for federal financial operations, with a focus on Working Capital Fund activities and general ledger accounting. The role maintains accurate financial records, analyzes account balances and variances, and supports compliant financial reporting in accordance with federal accounting standards. The position is 100% remote and requires an active Secret Security Clearance. The accountant performs general ledger activities, supports DoD financial reporting and Working Capital Fund accounting, validates financial data, and prepares and reviews financial reports and supporting documentation. The role includes coordination with DoD, DFAS, and other government stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and support timely, accurate reporting. Compensation is $100,000 to $140,000 in the United States, with individual pay determined by factors including education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
At least 5 years of hands-on general ledger accounting experience, including journal vouchers, trial balances, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
At least 3 years of experience supporting DoD accounting, financial operations, or financial reporting, preferably in a Working Capital Fund environment.
At least 1 year of experience applying federal accounting standards and reporting requirements, including SFFAS, OMB Circular A-11, and OMB Circular A-136.
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience supporting DoD Working Capital Fund accounting, financial operations, and reporting.
Experience with DDRS or other DoD financial reporting systems, federal accounting standards, and applicable DoD financial management guidance.
Experience analyzing general ledger activity, preparing or reviewing journal vouchers, reconciling trial balances, and investigating financial variances.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to validate financial data, identify discrepancies, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, including navigating challenging stakeholder interactions, accepting constructive feedback, and maintaining professionalism under pressure.
An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform general ledger accounting activities, including preparing and reviewing journal vouchers, analyzing trial balances, reconciling accounts, and conducting variance analysis.
Support DoD financial reporting requirements and ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and integral.
Analyze financial transactions and account balances to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and resolve accounting issues.
Support Working Capital Fund accounting and reporting, including analysis of fund-level financial data and related transactions.
Review and validate financial data from source systems and reporting platforms for alignment with federal accounting standards and reporting requirements.
Prepare, review, and validate financial reports and supporting documentation, including data submitted through DDRS and other DoD financial reporting systems.
Coordinate with DoD, DFAS, and other government stakeholders to resolve accounting discrepancies, clarify reporting requirements, and support timely financial reporting.
Identify trends, unusual account activity, and reporting inconsistencies, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain detailed, well-supported accounting documentation while managing competing priorities and challenging stakeholder expectations.