Senior Associate - Government Contracts & Accounting

Berkeley Research Group; Washington; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Research Group (BRG) is looking for a professional to join their Government Contract practice in Washington. The role involves analyzing financial challenges, assisting clients in contract administration, and providing customized solutions to enhance profitability.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in accounting, strong analytical skills using software like MS Excel, and relevant certifications such as CPA or CFE. The position offers a salary range of $85,000 - $115,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounting and finance.
• Proven capability with analytical software like Excel.
• Professional certifications (CPA, CFE) are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial cost and pricing-related challenges.
• Assist with accounting and contract administration.
• Interact with clients across various sectors.
• Perform detailed research and analysis.
• Maintain electronic databases and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrate creativity in analytical methods.

Skills

Government contract compliance

Financial analysis

Strategic business solutions

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Data analysis

Database management

Use of analytical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA, CFE, or CGMA certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

MS SQL Server

Job description

Overview

BRG's Government Contract practice professionals apply extensive experience and competence to assisting organizations to adapt to and comply with requirements triggered by successful contract awards. We develop practical yet comprehensive solutions to the issue contractors face, including assistance in bid protests, complex cost and pricing issues, claims/dispute resolution, complex transaction assistance, and litigation support services.

Our multidisciplinary team has a strong foundation in government contract administration and cost accounting, pricing, audits, damages, forensic accounting, and investigations. BRG's Government Contracts experts include CPAs, CMAs, Certified Fraud Examiners, and industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Government contracts clients analyzing various financial cost and pricing-related challenges as well as Government contract compliance issues.
• Assist Government contractors with critical accounting, contract administration, and strategic business questions. Develop customized solutions addressing critical questions while also enhancing client operational effectiveness and profitability.
• Interact directly with clients in the aerospace & defense, professional services, manufacturing, high technology, cybersecurity, construction & engineering, NGOs and health insurance sectors, among many others.
• Perform detailed research and analysis, then put the results into action (e.g., gather, review and summarize literature and data from the public domain, specialized industry resources, or client, public and commercial databases).
• Develop and maintain electronic databases, spreadsheets and other files as dictated by project.
• Demonstrate creativity and efficient use of relevant software tools, analytical methods and computer models to develop solutions.
• Audit own work products and work products of others to assure quality.
• Participate in team environment and work hard to meet client deadlines and expectations.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Participate in group practice meetings and travel as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent in the areas of accounting and finance.
• Professional certifications considered valuable to this position include CPA, CFE, or CGMA etc.
• Minimum two to four (2-4) years prior work experience in either professional or litigation services.
• Proven capability with MS Excel and/or exposure to other analytical software (e.g., MS Access, MS SQL Server). A desire to expand those capabilities along with other applications (e.g., legal document management software) is required.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000 per year.

Job title and compensation to be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.

BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.