Remote Federal Accountant - GAAP, SQL & Audits Expert

Castro co; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Castro & Company, a leading audit, advisory, and accounting firm in Alexandria, VA, seeks a Federal Accountant (3+ years) to support a Federal agency’s accounting operations remotely. You will analyze transactions, reconcile ledgers, run SQL queries, and assist with audits while ensuring compliance with USSGL, GAAP, and federal standards. A U.S.

citizenship candidate is required. Salary range is $75K–$100K with benefits and growth opportunities in a fast-paced, precision‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of Federal financial management experience.
• Working knowledge of USSGL, GAAP, and FASAB/SFFAS; Treasury requirements, OMB Circular A-123, FMFIA, and the CFO Act.
• Proficient in SQL queries to research abnormal balances and recommend corrective actions.
• Experience with SAP/FBMS and Treasury systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze a large volume of accounting transactions with a high degree of accuracy; research variances for root causes and prepare corrective entries.
• Use SQL queries to research abnormal balances at the trial balance level and recommend corrective actions.
• Reconcile general ledger to subsidiary ledger and across multiple data sources; include USSGL fund analytics.
• Recommend accrual methodologies and validate accrued amounts across domestic invoices, overseas payments, and travel.
• Support annual financial statement audits and respond to PBC requests.
• Provide Federal accounting services including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger support.
• Establish, modify, and maintain accounting element tables, fields, and system records.

Skills

SQL queries

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP/FBMS

Treasury systems

Job description

Castro & Company, a leading audit, advisory, and accounting firm in Alexandria, VA, seeks a Federal Accountant (3+ years) to support a Federal agency’s accounting operations remotely. You will analyze transactions, reconcile ledgers, run SQL queries, and assist with audits while ensuring compliance with USSGL, GAAP, and federal standards. A U.S.

citizenship candidate is required. Salary range is $75K–$100K with benefits and growth opportunities in a fast-paced, precision‑driven environment.