Federal Accounting & Payments Specialist

XLA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

XLA is seeking a contractor with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of three years of experience in federal accounting principles and practices. The role focuses on financial reporting, accounting operations, payment processing, and revenue management, with strong Excel and PDF tools proficiency.

The contractor will support ATF program offices, performing reconciliations, complex analyses, and audit support while maintaining thorough documentation and responsive customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in federal accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with financial reporting, accounting operations, payments processing, and revenue management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and quarterly accounting activities including reconciliations, adjustments, and accruals.
• Review, process, and validate commercial, miscellaneous, and intergovernmental payments ensuring proper three-way match and PA compliance.
• Conduct complex reconciliations and analyses for revenue, refunds, collections, and large financial datasets; prepare related quarterly reports.
• Provide audit support and deliver customer service to ATF program offices regarding accounting operations and payment status.

Skills

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

XLA is seeking a contractor with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of three years of experience in federal accounting principles and practices. The role focuses on financial reporting, accounting operations, payment processing, and revenue management, with strong Excel and PDF tools proficiency.

The contractor will support ATF program offices, performing reconciliations, complex analyses, and audit support while maintaining thorough documentation and responsive customer service.