Lead Supervisory Accountant – DoD Finance & Audit Readiness

DFAS; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Indianapolis seeks an experienced accounting supervisor to lead a team that receives, balances, analyzes, and reports financial data for DFAS customers. You will ensure timely, accurate work meeting GAAP, security, internal control, and customer-service requirements.

The role develops plans, sets priorities, allocates resources, and guides staff through staffing, performance management, and discipline while maintaining strong internal controls and audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting.
• Combination of education and 4+ years accounting experience acceptable with required hours.
• Professional accounting certifications (CPA or CIA) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff responsible for receiving, controlling, balancing, processing, analyzing, and reporting financial data.
• Develops work plans, sets priorities, assigns workload, and reallocates resources.
• Ensures GAAP compliance, quality, security, and internal controls across operations.
• Interprets accounting policies and improves procedures and financial system operations.
• Reviews records and reconciliations, identifies risks, and coordinates corrective actions with stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory experience

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Accounting-related degree w/ 24 hours in accounting

CPA or CIA certification

Job description

Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Indianapolis seeks an experienced accounting supervisor to lead a team that receives, balances, analyzes, and reports financial data for DFAS customers. You will ensure timely, accurate work meeting GAAP, security, internal control, and customer-service requirements.

The role develops plans, sets priorities, allocates resources, and guides staff through staffing, performance management, and discipline while maintaining strong internal controls and audit