Mission Program Accountant

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support a high-priority Intelligence Community program in Tysons, VA. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and throughput using forensic accounting techniques within a cross-disciplinary delivery team.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a Bachelor's degree, and 5 years of IC accounting experience; a Master’s degree and CPA are a plus, with potential eligibility for a discretionary incentive bonus.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph
• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years delivering accounting support to the Intelligence Community

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a dedicated accounting team to serve as the business infrastructure for a complex priority program
• Leverage accounting experience to ensure program accuracy, compliance, and throughput
• Utilize forensic skills to identify, trace, and resolve prior issues and inaccuracies
• Work closely with program managers and leadership to identify opportunities for improvement and execute initiatives to improve program output and quality
• Work across organizational boundaries to generate momentum toward shared program objectives

Skills

Finance/accounting experience

Forensic skills

Stakeholder coordination

Program delivery support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (relevant field)

CPA certification

Job description

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do

• Work as part of a dedicated accounting team, in the context of a broader mission program delivery team, to serve as the business infrastructure for a complex priority program
• Leverage accounting experience and know-how to ensure program accuracy, compliance, and throughput
• Utilize forensic skills to identify, trace, and resolve prior issues and inaccuracies
• Work closely with program managers and leadership to identify opportunities for improvement and execute initiatives to improve overall program output and quality
• Work across organizational boundaries and complex stakeholder networks to generate momentum toward shared program objectives

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a FULL SCOPE (FS/FSP) polygraph
• Bachelor's degree
• FIVE (5) years delivering support preferably in finance or accounting to the Intelligence Community (IC)

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
• Master's degree in a relevant field or discipline
• EIGHT (8) years of experience delivering support in a federal financial environment, ideally in accounting operations

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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