Accountant level I

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Job Title: Accountant Level I
Security Clearance: Secret
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
Certifications: Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) by the Army Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC).
Experience Requirement: Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience with GFEBS, including preparing execution documentation such as MIPRs, LMP experience preparing PWDs, and financial reporting on the daily status of funds (SOF). Financial management and execution experience with appropriated funding such as OMA, OPA, RDTE, etc. This experience must be with DoD Program Executive Office (PEO), Project Manager (O6 PM), or Product Manager (O5 PdM). Four (4) additional years of related experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Job Description:

The Accountant Level I will perform a variety of budgetary functions essential for implementing the organization’s budgetary programs, policies, and procedures. This position requires extensive experience with federal financial systems and execution documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and formulate program requirements to support budgetary objectives within the organization.
• Prepare, monitor, justify, and defend budgets to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Track acquisition schedules and program milestone schedules to ensure timely execution of projects.
• Monitor and track obligations and expenditures throughout the contract execution phase, ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Initiate and track procurement and budget documentation throughout the procurement and budget cycles, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support a wide variety of budgetary reports, ranging from simple data calls to complex work products, providing necessary analysis and insights.
• Manage budget and funding execution utilizing GFEBS (General Fund Enterprise Business System) and LMP (Logistics Modernization Program).
• Collaborate with Program Analysts to balance budgetary and funding requirements effectively.
• Create execution documents, including Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Procurement Work Directives (PWDs), and funding reports.
• Consolidate the accuracy of budget data estimates using statistical techniques such as extensions, averages, and trend analysis of historical data.
• Monitor and track obligations and expenditures for assigned activity accounts using related budgetary forms, schedules, and reports.
• Verify that obligations and expenditures occur in a timely manner according to the annual work plan and regulatory controls, ensuring compliance with programmed amounts.
• Independently resolve any budgetary discrepancies that arise, ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications:

• Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience with GFEBS, including preparing execution documentation such as MIPRs and LMP experience preparing PWDs, and financial reporting on the daily status of funds (SOF). Financial management and execution experience with appropriated funding (OMA, OPA, RDTE, etc.) is required.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills focused on budgeting and financial management; proficiency in federal financial systems (GFEBS, LMP); effective communication skills, both written and verbal; attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Location:

• Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG)

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for as