Senior Accountant

Description

Senior Accountant

Salary Range : $100,000 - $125,000

Location : Arlington, VA

Education Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.

Experience Requirements :

Software Skills :

Job Overview :

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing complex accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing detailed financial analyses that support strategic decision-making. This role demands a deep understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to operate efficiently within federal financial systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Prepare, analyze, and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and federal regulations. Develop comprehensive monthly accounts payable metrics to support submissions within UFMS and the Finance Invoice Application (FIA).

Coordinate and assist with internal and external audits, providing accurate documentation and comprehensive analyses of financial transactions. Maintain strong internal controls and monitor compliance with financial regulations.

Conduct in-depth analyses of financial data, including trends and variances, and present findings to senior management. Develop and analyze financial reports related to Fleet and Wex card data, ensuring accuracy in disbursements.

Perform detailed cost analysis, offering recommendations for cost control and operational efficiencies. Reconcile affected U.S. Standard General Ledger accounts for monthly posted transactions.

Develop and implement standard operating procedures for all accounts payable processes, including Intragovernmental Payments and Collections (IPAC), ensuring alignment with federal guidelines.

Process invoices and demand notices, ensuring compliance with UFMS protocols. Complete data entry within the Treasury Secure Payment System, maintaining an error rate of less than 3% in invoice processing.

Work cross-functionally with divisions and external agencies, providing financial insights and resolving inquiries related to financial transactions and policies.

Provide mentorship to junior staff and deliver training on financial systems and procedures. Create and maintain training materials for ongoing development of the finance team.

Assist with travel policy development and interpretation, ensuring compliance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Review and process travel vouchers, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policy. Manage relocation processes and provide expert guidance to transferees.

Provide general administrative assistance to the Office of Finance, including document management and support for financial training initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities :

We seek a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and financial management, capable of contributing to the organization's financial operations and compliance objectives.