Accountant

U.S. Department of Defense; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Defense in multiple locations seeks a skilled accountant to manage monthly budget reporting, prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, and support audit readiness.

You will lead journal entries, close processes, and strengthen internal controls while mentoring junior staff across Falls Church, San Antonio, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Rome. The role requires a background investigation, a security clearance, and a Level 3 Financial Management certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience leading monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and FASAB.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze monthly budgetary reporting.
• Compile and analyze quarterly and annual financial statements and disclosures.
• Lead period-close checklists and execute complex journal entries.
• Analyze system inputs and interfaces to assess financial management systems.
• Design, document and test internal controls over financial reporting.
• Coordinate audit requests and prepare corrective action plans.
• Provide day-to-day mentorship to junior staff.
• Foster continuous improvement through cross-training and policy updates.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Audit readiness

Mentorship

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Job description

About the Position:

This position supports the mission of the Financial Operations J-8, Financial Reporting and will be recruited for following locations:

• Falls Church, Virginia


• San Antonio, Texas


• Columbus, Ohio


• Indianapolis, Indiana


• Rome, New York

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.Leave accrual negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to the Federal service.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

• Compile and analyze monthly budgetary reporting.


• Compile and analyze quarterly and annual financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules in compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, GASB, or Federal Accounting Standards/FASAB).


• Lead period-close checklists, execute complex journal entries (accruals, prepayments, allocations), and ensure adherence to established financial reporting schedules.


• Perform in-depth analyses of system inputs, outputs, subsidiary ledgers, and interface feeds to assess the overall adequacy, capacity, and reliability of financial management systems.


• Design, document, and test internal controls over financial reporting to identify system weaknesses, prevent data loss, and support audit readiness.


• Coordinate internal and external audit requests, assemble required workpapers, prepare sample packages, and formulate corrective action plans for any identified findings.


• Provide technical direction, structured onboarding, and day-to-day mentorship to junior accountants, budget analysts, and financial technicians.


• Foster continuous improvement within the accounting team through cross-training on core ledger systems, policy updates, and analytical best practices.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.


• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.


• This is a financial management Level 3 Certified position. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.