Accountant (Federal Government)

TL;DR

Accountant (Federal Finance): Supporting the operation of domestic and overseas financial systems for a Federal Government client with an accent on payroll, accounts receivable, and Treasury reporting. Focus on performing detailed system reconciliations, ensuring compliance with Department of State regulations, and implementing continuous improvements to the Quality Management System.

Location: On-site in Charleston, SC

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Company

A professional services firm delivering world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, and financial management to the federal government.

What you will do

• Support domestic and overseas financial systems including payroll, accounts receivable, disbursing, and Treasury reporting.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of system outputs and report business process issues.
• Advise customers on US Government, Department of State, and Service Center regulations and policies.
• Contribute to Annual Financial Report (AFR) and Quality Management System (QMS) improvements in compliance with ISO-9001.
• Develop training materials and conduct in-person and virtual training for peers and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance issued by DoS.
• 3+ years of professional work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, or process improvement.
• Experience managing financial systems independently.
• Entry-level knowledge of MS Excel (sorting, simple formulas).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Access).
• Experience with Federal financial/budgetary processes or General Ledger research.
• Ability to apply SMART criteria for continuous process improvements.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and tuition assistance for professional growth.
• Collaborative, people-first culture with numerous industry and workplace awards.
• Opportunities for professionals at all career stages.