Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation
Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success.
Blake Willson Group has a distinguished track record of exceptional performance, achieving operational efficiencies that allow our clients to do more with less. BWG has earned the confidence of its clients by consistently exceeding expectations through its unwavering commitment to best value solutions, implemented with speed.
Job Location:
This role is 100% remote.
Clearance:
Must have an active Secret Security Clearance.
Job Description:
In this position as a Senior Accountant, you will provide technical leadership, strategic guidance, and hands-on expertise supporting complex Department of Defense (DoD) financial operations. You will lead high-visibility initiatives focused on general fund accounting, financial reporting, and audit readiness. In this position, you will also:
- Lead and execute complex financial management projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Define and analyze complex financial and operational challenges, develop solutions, and implement corrective action plans
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with Army, DFAS, OSD, OMB, and other stakeholders
- Facilitate cross-functional working groups to enable informed decision-making
- Support audit readiness efforts and remediation activities to resolve audit findings
- Contribute to client deliverables by providing strategic insights and integrated business solutions
- Analyze and reconcile journal vouchers, trial balance data, review and recommend internal controls, and validate other financial data
- Represent the organization through participation in conferences, peer reviews, and professional publications
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience supporting DoD general fund operations, accounting, and budgeting.
- 1+ year of experience working with federal accounting standards including SFFAS, OMB Circular A-11, and OMB Circular A-136.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with DDRS or other financial reporting systems that feed into DDRS.
- Experience performing advanced financial statement analysis and compilation within DoD environments.
- Ability to analyze financial data from source systems and identify trends, discrepancies, and risks.
- Experience supporting audit activities, including remediation and prevention of audit findings.
- Strong experience reviewing journal vouchers, performing root cause analysis, and improving internal controls.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with federal financial management regulations and reporting standards.
- An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license issued by an accredited State Board of Accountancy.
At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.
The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as business needs require. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.
Blake Willson Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Blake Willson Group prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Blake Willson Group complies with federal equal employment opportunity requirements. The “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal” poster is available to applicants and employees. View the official poster here: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.
Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.
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