Senior Accountant

Department: Federal Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, D.C., Washington DC, Hybrid, Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor budget execution activities to ensure expenditures align with approved funding, organizational priorities, and applicable financial regulations. 
• Perform detailed financial analysis, identify trends and variances, and prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for management review. 
• Analyze staffing requirements, labor utilization, workforce costs, and funding allocations to support resource planning and decision-making. 
• Develop financial forecasts and resource projections to support operational and strategic planning initiatives. 
• Track financial performance metrics and provide recommendations to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, and budget utilization. 
• Support portfolio management activities by monitoring project funding, expenditures, and financial performance across multiple initiatives.
• Reconcile financial records and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established accounting standards and internal controls.
• Coordinate with program managers, contract managers, and leadership to provide financial guidance and decision-support analysis.
• Maintain financial documentation, supporting schedules, audit records, and budget tracking tools.
• Assist with financial reviews, audits, budget formulation efforts, and operational reporting requirements.
• Identify financial risks, funding shortfalls, and resource constraints and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support day-to-day financial management operations and special projects as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial management, budgeting, financial analysis, or related financial operations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting budget execution, financial reporting, and financial analysis functions. 
• Experience preparing financial reports, forecasts, budget status reports, and management briefings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience analyzing financial data and developing recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required Government suitability determination or clearance, if applicable.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• U.S. citizenship may be required depending on contract requirements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial management practices, budgeting methodologies, and financial reporting.
• Experience performing budget tracking, cost analysis, variance analysis, forecasting, and resource allocation activities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling, and data analysis.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Knowledge of financial controls, audit readiness practices, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting Government, federal contracting, or regulated environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, labor cost management, and staffing analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functional teams.
• Experience supporting portfolio management, project financial oversight, or operational resource management activities.