About the job Federal Accountant
Summary of Job Description :
Are you an accounting professional with experience in Federal government accounting? Do you have experience working with high-level executives in the Federal space? Do you have strategic and critical thinking skills, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills? If so, this job may be the right fit for you.
We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst in the DC Metro area to serve as a financial analyst. In this role, you will be assisting the federal government in financial, administrative, technical and integration support services.
What you will be doing :
- Serving as technical advisor in resolving complex issues relating to accounting operations.
- Providing technical guidance in reviewing agency accounting systems policies, regulations, and operations.
- Analyzing business processes and supporting process improvements.
- Working individually and on teams to support the completion of project-specific tasks.
- Developing processing and system improvements.
- Preparing requirements analyses and assists in system design related to agency accounting functions.
- Analyzing and evaluating agency accounting systems, plans, procedures, and requirements relating to the implementation of financial systems.
- Evaluating technical proposals for conformance with sound Federal accounting, reporting, and financial management practices.
- Reviewing government-wide guidance on financial management and accounting and advising management on any changes that affect financial operations.
- Preparing financial and other governmental reports.
Requirements :
Bachelors degree in business, accounting, or other relevant discipline /Active Security Clearance8+ years as an Accountant in relation to job responsibilities.Strong background in Federal accounting or financial management.Strong knowledge of : General Ledger reconciliation, Oracle, Delphi, OBIEE, and USSGL Budgetary AccountingExperience with the following : Reimbursable agreements, Process flow documentation, and Process improvement analysisProficiency in Microsoft business applications, particularly Excel.Ability to comfortably work with high-level Federal executives.Superior analytical capabilities and critical thinking skills.Excellent oral and written communications skills used in client management and staff guidance, technical instructions, and status reporting.Strong organization skills and attention to detail.5 Days in the office per week (with alternative work schedule (AWS) available).