Lead Accountant

Job Description

 

CSCI is on the hunt for a seasoned Accountant to take the lead and serve as our Subject Matter Expert (SME) in financial statement reporting for a major Department of Defense (DoD) client.

In this role, you'll be the financial powerhouse behind the scenes—overseeing the preparation and analysis of audited financial statements, navigating complex financial policies, and responding to external auditors like a pro. Your insights and leadership will help shape the financial landscape of a critical DoD initiative!

If you're ready to bring your expertise, strategic mindset, and problem-solving skills to a dynamic team that values your knowledge, then this is the role for you. Apply today and let's make an impact together!

Responsibilities

• Assist in the quarterly audited financial statement close for the DoD General Fund (GF)
• Oversee the preparation of accompanying notes and financial variance analyses
• Respond to inquiries and requests for supplementary financial information from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (OUSD) and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
• Review manual adjustments, including account balance adjustments based on nonintegrated accounting source and legacy systems
• Advise on the implementation of Federal Accounting Standard Advisory Board, US Treasury, DoD, and Office of Management and Budget policy and accounting guidance
• Conduct audited financial statement reviews with OUSD and DFAS management

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management
• Must have a Department of Defense Secret Clearance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum 3 years of specific experience relative to DoD GF operations, accounting, and budget, including experience with the Defense Departmental Reporting System (DDRS)
• Familiarity with Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS), OMB Circular A-11 and OMB Circular A-136
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
• Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional presence

Preferred Skills

• Extensive experience in financial management and audit readiness, particularly within the Department of Defense
• Experience with the General Fund, Working Capital Fund, and the implementation of SAP-based enterprise resource planning systems
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
• Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value
  

About CSCI

CSCI is an award-winning information technology and financial management consulting firm founded on one simple philosophy: “Do what is right, always.” We apply this philosophy across all elements of our growing business, from delivering world-class services for customers to providing an environment where associates thrive both personally and professionally. At CSCI, work and fun aren’t diametrically opposed!

At CSCI, our goal is to hire people with proven track records and retain them with an energizing, diverse company culture. We value each associate’s natural drive to excel, and we provide them with the freedom to do things their way. CSCI seeks the best and brightest in the industry—those who are ready to move their lives and career forward. Join us today and get excited about Mondays again!

Benefits of Working at CSCI

• Competitive salaries
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
• Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Team building events
• Professional development support 

 

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