Senior General Ledger Accountant- Defense Departmental Reporting System
About The Position
This role involves investigating and analyzing General Ledger posting errors, identifying root causes, and determining appropriate corrective actions or journal entries. The Senior General Ledger Accountant will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand end-to-end transaction flows and their impact on GL accuracy. Responsibilities include drafting and updating GL-related documentation, documenting GL reconciliation steps and error resolution actions, and developing user guides and training materials. The position requires providing training and support to end users, delivering strong customer service, and managing high-pressure situations. The role also involves directing and reviewing the work of Senior Associates and communicating progress to the Team Lead and client stakeholders. A Secret clearance (or higher) is required, along with U.S. citizenship.
Requirements
- Must have an active interim Secret (or higher, such as Secret, Top Secret or TS/SCI) to be considered for this role (requires U.S. citizenship).
- 16+ years of full-time progressive experience delivering Federal Financial management, supply chain management, operations, internal controls, and material readiness-related services.
- Experience analyzing Department of Navy General Ledger activity, including reviewing account balances, investigating abnormal postings, and ensuring alignment with federal accounting standards.
- Experience researching and resolving unmatched or out of balance transactions, ensuring proper GL posting and reconciliation.
- Experience preparing, reviewing, or supporting financial reporting, with emphasis on GL accuracy and data integrity.
- Experience interpreting and applying DFAS reporting policies and procedures related to GL support, reconciliation, and financial statement preparation.
- Experience utilizing DoW’s Advanced Analytics (ADVANA) platform and DDRS for GL research, variance analysis, and data validation.
- Ability to independently research and reconcile data variances, ensuring ledger balances are complete and accurate.
- Experience researching and applying FASAB, OMB, and Treasury accounting and reporting requirements, particularly those impacting the General Ledger and federal financial statements.
- Highly proficient in MS Excel, including advanced functions for GL analysis, reconciliation, and data validation.
- Experience with Databricks to query, analyze, and validate GL-related financial data.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory experience is not required, but supervisory responsibilities may be required.
- Experience with the US DoD is preferred.
- CPA or CPA-eligible, demonstrating strong knowledge of accounting principles relevant to GL management.
- Professional certifications such as CGFM, CDFM, CISA, or similar credentials supporting federal financial management and internal controls.
Responsibilities
- Investigating and analyzing General Ledger posting errors, identifying root causes, and determining appropriate corrective actions or journal entries.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including finance, procurement, and IT to understand end-to-end transaction flows and how upstream activity impacts GL accuracy.
- Drafting and updating GL-related documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures, Desktop Guides, and process white papers, ensuring clarity and compliance with internal controls.
- Documenting GL reconciliation steps, error resolution actions, and financial impacts to support audit requirements and continuous process improvement.
- Developing and maintaining GL-focused user guides, FAQs, and training materials to support accurate posting procedures and reduce recurring ledger discrepancies.
- Providing training and support to end users on GL functionality, month-end close activities, and best practices for accurate posting and error prevention.
- Delivering strong customer service and effectively managing occasional high-pressure situations, such as month-end close deadlines or urgent GL corrections.
- Directing and reviewing the work of Senior Associates, ensuring accuracy of GL analyses, reconciliations, and documentation.
- Communicating progress and status of GL-related tasks and projects to the Team Lead and client stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
