USSGL Senior Accountant/Team Lead- Remote

Remote
Full Time
Consulting Services
Experienced

Company Overview:
For more than 40 years, Williams Adley has provided expert accounting, auditing, and consulting services to government agencies. Our dedication to operating with the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and transparency means we frequently go beyond the typical “vendor/client” relationship, becoming trusted advisors to our clients.

Check out our Recruitment Video to learn more about our team!

The Opportunity:
The Senior Accountant will assist in providing accounting support to our client by performing account and system reconciliation, preparing financial statements, and adjusting interim and year-end entries.

The following are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to lead in this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and independently reviews client financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and general ledger. Prepare and review financial and statistical reports, analyzing unusual items on financial reports and notifying accounting services team leaders when necessary.
  • Assists with projects related to internal controls, legacy system selection, and other consulting projects as assigned
  • Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of accounting software packages. Gain a thorough understanding of the financial operations of industry specific engagements (i.e. HUD)
  • Independently identifies problem areas early, research technical issues, and proactively resolves issues.
  • Develops an understanding of GAAP (FASB/SFAS) in a specific loan industry.
  • Completes non-complex and some complex account reconciliations and recording transactions. All facets of the monthly quarterly, annual adjusting, and closing process


You Have: 

  • A Bachelors Degree in Accounting from an accredited university
  • 3 or more years of accounting experience
  • Knowledge of FedGAAP, including USSGL Budgetary and Credit Reform Accounting
  • Financial Reporting on Direct Loan and Loan Guarantee Programs
  • Understanding of OMB Circular 11, CFO Act and FASAB Standards 
  • Experience with internal control reviews and assessments, business process development, systems validation testing, posting model development and analytical reviews and research
  • Extensive knowledge of MS Word, Excel (Pivot Tables, Groupings) and Access
  • Advanced knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials 8.0 and above
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to perform work that requires attention to detail, analytical ability, and organization

Nice If You Have: 

  • A master’s degree in accounting from an accredited university
  • Willing to work late hours during monthly & quarterly closings
  • Must possess problem-solving/analytical and client service and coordination skills
  • Able to perform work that requires effective time management, multi-tasking, attention to detail, analytical ability, and organization
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving abilities that will help you analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and make sound recommendations to address issues and improve reporting accuracy.
  • High ethical standards and professionalism: Our positions require us to uphold integrity, maintain confidentiality, and approach our work impartially and objectively.

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; a minimum of a project-specific clearance is required before your first day of employment.

Thrive in Your Career:

A Place Where You Belong - Diversity is at the core of our team’s excellence. Williams Adley’s culture of integrity, teamwork, excellence, and diversity means you can bring your whole self to work here. We value not just the diversity of thought but the diversity of our experiences.  With an array of business resources and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Grow With Us - Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities to include in-house training, paid training and certificate assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, professional membership/subscription dues, and professional development opportunities, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

Travel with Us - We consider ourselves fortunate to have the privilege of serving federal clients both domestically and internationally. Going above and beyond in our work occasionally involves the possibility of traveling to meet clients wherever they are located. We take great pride in supporting our workforce and the remarkable opportunities that associates at all levels may have the chance to experience when selected for diverse global travels. These opportunities provide valuable professional growth and development.

Give Back to Your Community - Williams Adley believes in giving our time, treasures, and talents back to our community to be a place for all people to thrive. Our Community Service Program, the Williams Adley Foundation, works with our employees to find essential causes and put our firm's full support behind them.

Support Your Well-Being - Our comprehensive benefits package supports your overall wellness by providing access to licensed counselors through our Employee/Life Assistance Program, financial counseling with licensed advisors, paid holidays, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.
 

Your Candidate Journey:

At Williams Adley, we know our people are our strengths and we value relationships most of all. To assist in your candidate journey, Candidates who are selected for resume review will meet with our Talent Acquisition team to review basic position details and answer any questions about the position, the firm, or the requirements.

Successful Candidates will be invited to participate in our interview process, including but not limited to video or in-person, panel interviews, one-on-one interviews, lunch interviews, partner interviews, a behavioral assessment, and completing the formal application.

Candidates applying to our Supervisor role will be reviewed continuously until all of our Supervisory positions are filled. Qualified candidates may be considered for another role for the firm after an initial discussion about the position. 

We understand the uncertainty of the job search and do our best to notify candidates who have interviewed our decisions within two weeks of the interview. If, at any point in the interview process, if you would like to receive an update, you may contact us at [email protected].  Once a candidate has accepted our offer(s), all applicants will be notified that the position has been filled.


Compensation Benefits

At Williams Adley, we celebrate your contributions by providing you with opportunities and choices to support you and your family’s total well-being. Our health insurance offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as firm-paid Basic Life/AD&D and disability insurance. Our employees can also enroll in Voluntary Legal, Accident, and Supplemental Life/AD&D insurance for themselves and their dependents. We also provide employees with competitive 401k matching, generous paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and certificate assistance.

Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and for demonstrating our values. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Individuals who do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits.
 

Salary

Salary at Williams Adley is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is between $100,000 and $120,000 (annualized USD) based on experience, skills, and certifications. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Williams Adley’s total compensation package for employees.

Work Model

Our diverse, team-oriented culture prioritizes the benefits and needs of our people and their values. We embrace our Remote-First environment focused on excellence, integrity, flexibility, and collaboration, whether in-person or remotely.

  • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, the D.C. Metropolitan area employees will primarily work remotely and periodically report to the Williams Adley office for company or departmental meetings and events. Employees may be required to report to the client site based on client needs.
  • If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed, for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to drive change fearlessly – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal or state law.

Additional Information:

  • FLSA Class: Exempt
  • Status: Full Time – Regular
  • Work-Site: Remote - EST 
  • Travel: Travel may be required for this role.
  • Work Week:  Monday – Friday, 8 hours a day; some evening and weekend hours may be required to fulfill client expectations and deliverables.  
  • Reports To: Manager/Director/Partner
  • Authorization: US Citizenship is required
  • Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance
  • Salary: $100k-$120k annually
  • Consideration: Only candidates who meet the minimum position requirements will be considered and/or contacted to complete the next steps.

Williams Adley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.  

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