Level II – DoD Accounting Subject Matter Expert

Redwoodstrategygroup; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Redwood Strategy Group is seeking a Level II – DoD Accounting SME to provide accounting, audit, and financial systems expertise supporting DoD entities. You will analyze ERP data, review DPAS-like systems, and ensure GAAP and SFFAS compliance while supporting audits and remediation efforts.

Join a team focused on accuracy, audit readiness, and internal controls improvements, with responsibilities spanning analysis, reporting, and stakeholder coordination within a federal accounting framework.

Qualifications

• 5+ years full-time accounting/consulting experience supporting DoD entities.
• 5+ years audit response and remediation experience.
• Experience applying GAAP and/or SFFAS in federal accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Active Secret or above clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze financial system data within Navy ERP systems.
• Evaluate data in DPAS or similar property/accounting systems.
• Analyze transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Maintain and publish quarterly newsletter and RMIC schedule.
• Support audit response activities and remediation efforts.
• Develop corrective actions per GAAP/SFFAS and internal controls.
• Identify root causes of discrepancies and suggest process improvements.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports using Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support audit readiness and compliance.
• Manage Remediation Tracker for NFRs, CAPS, Milestones, and Validations.

Skills

Accounting

Audit experience

GAAP/SFFAS knowledge

DoD knowledge

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

ERP systems

DPAS

Job description

Redwood Strategy Group (RSG) is aminority owned, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) founded on over 17 years of thought-to-action leadership supporting military departments, Department of Defense, and agencies across the U.S. Federal Government with transformation, strategy, and operations. At RSG, we are committed to our company foundation - our employees. The minute you start working here, you become an integral part of our team, our future, and you will play a key role in the continued growth of our company.

Innovative Solutions. Cultivated Talent. Accelerative Success.

Redwood Strategy Group is seeking a Level II – DoD Accounting SME providing accounting, audit, and financial systems expertise in support of Department of Defense (DoD) entities. This role supports financial management operations through analysis of Navy enterprise resource planning (ERP), audit remediation activities, and compliance with federal accounting standards. The Accounting SME is integral to project execution and continuity and provides technical accounting leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness across supported organizations.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Review and analyze financial system data within Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Evaluate and reconcile data within Accountable Property System of Record (DPAS) or similar systems.
• Analyze accounting transactions and system outputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Maintains and publishes quarterly newsletter with monthly spotlight interview, upcoming events, and RMIC schedule-
• Support audit response activities, including preparation, documentation, and remediation efforts.
• Develop and implement corrective actions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS).
• Assist in identifying root causes of financial discrepancies and recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports, and supporting documentation using Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support audit readiness, financial reporting, and compliance initiatives.
• Manages and updates the Remediation Tracker for NFRs, CAPS, Milestones, and Validations
• Maintains and publishes quarterly newsletter with monthly spotlight interview, upcoming events, and RMIC schedule

Requirements:

• Minimum five (5) years of full-time experience within the past ten (10) years in accounting or management consulting supporting DoD entities (e.g., DON, USSOCOM, NSW).Demonstrated experience reviewing financial system data in NERP, DPAS, or similar property/accounting systems.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in audit response and remediation activities.
• Experience applying GAAP and/or SFFAS standards in a federal accounting environment.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business from an accredited United States college or university.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Active Secret or above

RSG offers a first-class total rewards package that includes competitive salaries,medical, dental and life insurance plans, 401k matching,generous leave programs, tuition reimbursement, professional development; and more!

RSG is an equal opportunity employer/veteran/disability/41 CFR 60-1.4. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or RSG policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability, religious observances, or other designated areas as defined by law will be considered in accordance with applicable law and RSG policy.