Senior Associate - Senior Federal Asset Accountant

Job Description

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 role is 100% on-site in Washington, DC at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

Clearance:

Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Job Description:

Blake Willson Group (BWG) is seeking an experienced Senior Federal Asset Accountant to support Federal financial management and asset accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E), Internal Use Software (IUS), lease accounting, depreciation and amortization, Construction in Progress (CIP), and asset-related financial statement support. In this position, you will also:

• Support Federal asset accounting activities related to PP&E, IUS, leases, depreciation and amortization, and CIP.
• Analyze asset accounting transactions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with applicable Federal standards.
• Support asset-related financial statement preparation, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with the identification and resolution of asset accounting discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
• Apply Federal accounting standards related to PP&E, IUS, leases, impairments, and other asset-related activities.
• Support financial system and asset accounting processes, including transaction analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Collaborate with accounting, financial management, and audit teams to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation related to asset accounting and financial statement activities.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Federal accounting experience.
• 2+ years of experience supporting PP&E, IUS, lease accounting, depreciation and amortization, CIP, and asset-related financial statement activities.
• 2+ years of experience applying Federal accounting standards related to PP&E, IUS, leases, and impairments.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with Federal financial systems and asset accounting support processes.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and financial reporting skills.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is desired. 
• Experience supporting Federal financial statement audits and audit readiness activities.
• Experience with Federal asset management and accounting systems.
• Experience supporting year-end close and financial statement preparation.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $160,000 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 illegalIf you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at View phone number on us.fitly.work.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.