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UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · 9 hours ago

Staff Accountant

Norfolk, VA

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

5+ years exp

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Financial Management support Services effort located in Norfolk, VA. The role involves performing various accounting tasks including financial reporting, reconciliation, and analysis while ensuring compliance with federal standards.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Kyle Clack

Responsibilities

Perform accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, and analysis in accordance with: Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Concepts (SFFAC) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS) Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR)

Support the preparation, review, and audit of financial statements, journal entries, trial balances, and supporting documentation

Conduct internal control reviews, including testing and documentation in support of the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) and OMB Circular A-123 requirements

Analyze general ledger activity, perform variance analysis, and resolve discrepancies

Prepare reconciliations, financial schedules, adjustments, and audit-ready work-papers

Assist in developing corrective action plans to address audit findings, internal control deficiencies, or material weaknesses

Support the implementation, testing, and operation of financial management systems and accounting modules

Provide technical accounting advice to project management and Government stakeholders

Prepare written correspondence, reports, and briefings and participate in meetings with program management, auditors, and financial leadership

Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and presentation development

Maintain active certification requirements where applicable (CPA, CIA, CGFM, CDFM)

Qualification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB)Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR)Financial management systemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Five (5+) years of accounting experience

Possess a current professional license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and presentation development

Maintain active certification requirements where applicable (CPA, CIA, CGFM, CDFM)

Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Public Trust level

US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Documented work experience with the following: Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Concepts (SFFAC), Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS), Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR)