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Accountant (Federal Agency)

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

District of Columbia (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or CGFM certification preferred, Minimum of 5 years accounting experience, Strong attention to detail and advanced Excel skills, Familiarity with federal financial regulations.

Key responsabilities:

Conduct thorough reconciliations of bank statements
Investigate and resolve discrepancies
Ensure compliance with federal accounting standards
Prepare and submit accurate financial reports
Assist in budgeting and cash management processes

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Job description

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support.   Visit us at www.aalismc.com

Title:  Accountant
Client:   Federal Agency
Location:  Remote
Clearance:  Public Trust
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
Number of Position(s): 1
Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm
Work Day:  Monday – Friday

We are looking for a highly skilled Accountant with experience in bank reconciliation and bank statements to join our team supporting the federal agency. The Accountant will manage and reconcile bank statements, oversee accounts, and ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. This role requires a strong understanding of federal financial regulations, excellent analytical skills, and hands-on experience with government banking protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough reconciliations of bank statements, including complex multi-account reconciliations.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies by analyzing transactions and working closely with banking partners and internal teams.
Ensure all reconciliations comply with federal regulations and accounting standards.

Utilize Bank systems to manage financial transactions, balances, and cash flow.
Coordinate with staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of deposits, payments, and transfers.
Provide accurate and timely reports of cash positions and assist in cash management decision-making.

Prepare, review, and submit financial reports, ensuring accurate reflection of reconciled accounts.
Document reconciliation procedures and maintain records of adjustments for audit readiness.
Assist in monthly and quarterly financial close processes by verifying reconciled balances align with general ledger accounts.

Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial integrity and ensure compliance with federal accounting guidelines.
Conduct regular audits of transactions and reconciliations to identify process improvements and mitigate risks.
Work with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and respond to any audit inquiries.

Perform trend analysis on transaction data to identify irregularities or potential fraud indicators.
Provide support to finance management in special projects and ad-hoc reporting requests.
Assist in budget preparation by providing reconciled data and cash flow insights.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA or CGFM certification is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience with at least 2 years in bank reconciliation for government accounts.
Strong attention to detail with advanced Excel skills and experience with federal accounting software.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
Familiarity with federal financial regulations, policies, and internal controls.
Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members, banking partners, and auditors.
Must have 2 years of U.S. Bank experience.

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.