Accountant

Accountant PositionTalint's client, a management consulting firm providing innovative solutions and best practices to government organizations, is a fast growing, employee focused company. Our client recently received the Best Places to Work in Greater Washington by the Washington Business Journal. Our client is seeking an Accountant to support the United States Coast Guard. The right candidate will have 3+ years of professional experience in federal financial management, accounting, audit readiness, financial reporting operations, reconciliations, and financial analysis within the federal environment. This onsite role in Chesapeake, VA requires an active Secret Clearance.Desired Skills and Experience:Active DoD or DHS Secret ClearanceBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field3+ years supporting federal financial management, financial reporting, audit readiness, and reconciliation activitiesExperience with financial statement reconciliation or accounting close in a federal environment is requiredExperience supporting DHS and/or USCG financial reporting environments, preferredAdvanced Excel skills including pivots, formulas, lookups, and data analysisStrong analytical, communication, collaboration, and documentation skillsWhy our client?Opportunity to support high-impact federal financial management initiativesCollaborative and mission-driven consulting environmentExposure to complex audit readiness and reporting automation effortsProfessional growth and development opportunities including 1:1 coachingStable, fully funded long-term project supportTeam culture focused on innovation, accountability, and client successKey Responsibilities:Perform reconciliations and analysis supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual DHS financial reporting deliverablesInvestigate abnormal balances, general ledger discrepancies, and tie-point variancesPrepare manual journal vouchers, topside adjustments, and audit-ready reconciliation packagesDevelop and maintain SOPs, desk guides, workpapers, and supporting documentationSupport audit readiness, remediation activities, and responses to audit requestsAssist with workflow optimization, reporting automation, dashboards, and recurring deadline management