Senior Associate - Senior GAAP Accountant

Blake Willson Group; Washington; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Blake Willson Group is seeking a Senior GAAP Accountant to support financial analysis and cost adjudication across complex contractor cost structures. The role applies GAAP guidance (ASC 330, 360, 340-40, 606) to evaluate cost treatments and overhead allocations, and to prepare audit-ready documentation for Government stakeholders.

The position emphasizes monthly/quarterly cost adjudication, reconciliation, and clear communication of findings to KO, PM, DCMA, and legal teams, while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of accounting experience, including experience supporting a defense contractor or defense manufacturer.
• 3+ years of experience applying GAAP, including ASC 330, ASC 360, ASC 340-40, and ASC 606, to complex financial and cost structures.
• 3+ years of experience performing financial analysis, reconciliation, and technical accounting assessments with the ability to clearly communicate complex findings.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical accounting analysis of cost flows, overhead pools, capitalization, and WBS-aligned costs.
• Apply applicable GAAP standards to evaluate contractor financial treatments and cost accuracy.
• Support monthly and quarterly cost adjudication, reconciliation, and financial review activities.
• Identify and evaluate discrepancies, anomalies, and potential cost misallocations.
• Prepare clear, audit-ready documentation, technical analyses, and recommendations for KO, PM, DCMA, and legal stakeholders.
• Communicate complex accounting findings and recommendations to leadership and Government customers.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Financial analysis

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation

Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success.

Blake Willson Group has a distinguished track record of exceptional performance, achieving operational efficiencies that allow our clients to do more with less. BWG has earned the confidence of its clients by consistently exceeding expectations through its unwavering commitment to best value solutions, implemented with speed.

Job Location:

This position is primarily remote with occasional onsite travel to Washington, DC, approximately 1-2 times per month.

Clearance:

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance.

Job Description:

Blake Willson Group is seeking a Senior GAAP Accountant to support financial analysis and cost adjudication across complex contractor cost structures. This role applies GAAP guidance, including ASC 330, ASC 360, ASC 340-40, and ASC 606, to evaluate cost treatments, overhead allocations, capitalization decisions, and WBS-aligned costs. The accountant will support recurring adjudication cycles and develop audit-ready analyses and documentation for Government and program stakeholders. In this position, you will also:

• Perform technical accounting analysis of cost flows, overhead pools, capitalization, and WBS-aligned costs.
• Apply applicable GAAP standards to evaluate contractor financial treatments and cost accuracy.
• Support monthly and quarterly cost adjudication, reconciliation, and financial review activities.
• Identify and evaluate discrepancies, anomalies, and potential cost misallocations.
• Prepare clear, audit-ready documentation, technical analyses, and recommendations for KO, PM, DCMA, and legal stakeholders.
• Communicate complex accounting findings and recommendations to leadership and Government customers.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of accounting experience, including experience supporting a defense contractor or defense manufacturer.
• 3+ years of experience applying GAAP, including ASC 330, ASC 360, ASC 340-40, and ASC 606, to complex financial and cost structures.
• 3+ years of experience performing financial analysis, reconciliation, and technical accounting assessments with the ability to clearly communicate complex findings.

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting defense program finance.
• Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Experience using Power BI for financial analysis and reporting.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $150,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as business needs require. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.

Blake Willson Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Blake Willson Group prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Blake Willson Group complies with federal equal employment opportunity requirements. The “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal” poster is available to applicants and employees. View the official poster here: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.

Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.