Accountant (Accounting, Analyst)

The MIL Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The MIL Corporation seeks an Accountant (Accounting, Analyst) to support a Federal Government client at our Charleston, South Carolina location. The successful candidate will manage payroll, accounting, accounts receivable, disbursing, cash reconciliation, data warehouse, imaging, and Treasury reporting systems for domestic and overseas operations.

This role currently requires an on-site schedule, with potential adjustments based on contract needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional work experience
• 2+ years of accounting, auditing, financial analysis, process improvement, root cause analysis, requirements gathering, internal control development, and change management.
• Experience managing financial systems independently.
• MS Excel entry level knowledge and experience (i.e. sort, create and maintain simple formulas)

Responsibilities

• Assist in prioritization and management of changes to accounting systems and processes.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of systems outputs.
• Respond to customer inquiries promptly, following up within two workdays; advise on US Government and DoS regulations.
• Report system and business process issues to appropriate personnel.
• Support system improvement initiatives and QMS updates to ISO-9001 requirements.
• Participate in workgroups and assist in financial procedures and systems implementation.
• Prepare and update training materials; conduct training with peers, customers, and stakeholders.
• Communicate professionally to customers, coworkers, and management about all job aspects.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

BA/BS

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain a Secret

Education Required:

BA/BS

US Citizenship:

Required

Summary

The MIL Corporation seeks an Accountant (Accounting, Analyst) to support a Federal Government client at our Charleston, South Carolina location. As a member of the team, the successful candidate will support the operation of both domestic and overseas financial systems, including payroll, accounting, accounts receivable, disbursing, cash reconciliation, data warehouse, imaging, and Treasury reporting systems.

This position currently requires an on-site schedule. Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ability to assist in the prioritization and management of proposed changes to accounting systems and business process.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of systems outputs.
• Respond promptly and accurately to requests and inquiries from customers, following up on incoming communications within two workdays. Communicate and advise on US Government, Department of State and Service Center regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Report system and business process issues to appropriate personnel.
• Support system improvement initiatives, business process improvement, reporting, or other mechanisms identified as contributing to Annual Financial Report (AFR) NFRs (Notice of Findings and Recommendations.)
• Recommend, document, update, and participate on the implementation of continuous improvements to the Quality Management System (QMS). Comply with ISO-9001 requirements.
• Participate in workgroups and provide support to the analysis, coordination and implementation of operational procedures and/or financial systems and processes.
• Prepare and update training materials; conduct in-person and virtual training with peers, customers, and stakeholders.
• Communicate professionally, tactfully, and courteously to customers, coworkers, and management regarding all aspects of the job including information in the form of system problems, user/operating procedures, error correction, account problems, training and overview briefings.

Travel

None

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional work experience
• 2+ years of accounting, auditing, financial analysis, process improvement, root cause analysis, requirements gathering, internal control development, and change management.
• Experience managing financial systems independently.
• MS Excel entry level knowledge and experience (i.e. sort, create and maintain simple formulas)

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency using the MS Suite of products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, Forms, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
• Federal financial/budgetary experience (non-federal accounting experience performing General Ledger research/reconciliations, preparing journal vouchers, auditing, producing financial reports and statements.).
• A desire and ability to identify and support continuous improvements using the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-related).

Education

Bachelor's in accounting, finance, business administration, management, information systems is preferred

• One year of work experience can be used as a replacement for a year of post-secondary education - Associates and two years of work experience or four years additional work experience.

Clearance

All applicants for this position must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance issued by DoS; please note that the clearance process takes into account both criminal and financial background aspects.

Compensation

The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance. Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

For this position, the projected compensation range is $60,000 - $70,000 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is just one part of MIL's complete compensation package. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations. Learn more on the MIL Careers page.

Why MIL?

The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world‑class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology - and we are looking for candidates like you! MIL offers opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers, from early‑career candidates to experienced industry professionals. We are known for a collaborative, people‑first culture where employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. This commitment to our people and our work is reflected in the industry and workplace awards MIL has received over the years.

• 2021 - 2024, Top Workplaces USA award (Energage)
• 2017 - 2025 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post)
• 2018 - 2025 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work
  • 2021 - 2025, Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services
  • 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials
  • 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity
• 2017, 2020 - 2025 Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine)
• 2025 Corporate Partnership Award, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Maryland Chapter
• 2025 Moxie Award, GovCon Category
• 2024 Patriot Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
• 2022 Freedom Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
• 2018, Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense

If your goal is to help the federal government deploy leading technologies, improve financial management, or defend the nation in cyberspace, MIL welcomes you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.