Senior Accountant TS/SCI with Poly REQUIRED

Senior Accountant TS/SCI with Poly REQUIRED Location: Chantilly, Virginia, United States Job Description CGI Federal is seeking a senior accountant to perform accounting work in support of a U.S. Government agency in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The senior accountant will serve as the lead expert and contractor supervisor in the preparation, analysis, and reconciliation of financial statements, tax returns, general ledgers, and other financial information. The role may also involve supporting the financial manager of a working capital fund. Responsibilities Provide financial strategic program guidelines and initiatives through effective and timely customer support. Ensure financial program data integrity and reporting accuracy. Recommend and maintain appropriate internal controls to minimize the risk of inaccurate data. Provide extensive technical financial advice, guidance, and instruction to program managers, staff, and others on the full range of accounting processes, workflow, and directorate/office/unit priorities. Continuously review and assess financial processes and procedures to identify and implement changes that gain efficiencies. Manage day‑to‑day accounting activities within the area of assignment, ensuring financial compliance. Analyze and reconcile General Ledger accounts to identify and resolve all mid‑to‑high‑level complex discrepancies; interact with customers to resolve complex problems or controversial issues. Analyze financial data from various systems, create reports for and brief senior managers, and make recommendations in support of the mission. Participate on various resource working groups/meetings and provide advice on financial policies and procedures. Review financial activity and accrue expenses as needed to support financial statements. Prepare complex tax returns, reconciliations, and tax documents in support of the U.S. Government agency's tax program. Ensure data integrity by working to obtain favorable Office of the Inspector General (OIG) audit opinions and ultimately auditable financial statements. Assist managers within the area of assignment in developing specific accounting policies or procedures. Originate appropriate accounting data and post in the U.S. Government agency’s unique databases and systems; review to ensure data integrity is maintained. Adhere to federal government requirements and the U.S. Government agency’s standards for accounting and financial record keeping. Perform analysis and testing of systems that interface with the accounting systems to ensure the integrity of accounting data. Participate in the preparation and review of financial statements that support the U.S. Government agency’s Working Capital Fund businesses. Participate in the analysis of Working Capital Fund financial statements and other financial data submitted by Working Capital Fund businesses and offer guidance on issues and corrective actions. Brief and/or provide supporting documentation to senior management in response to questions from management and/or external reviewers (e.g., OMB and Congress). Provide functional expertise to system development activities, create ad‑hoc system reports, and conduct functional testing of business systems. Assist in developing financial forecasts to support pricing of Working Capital Fund products. Required Qualifications Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Extensive knowledge of Federal appropriations law and the U.S. Government agency’s regulations, concepts, methods, and standards impacting financial activities. Extensive knowledge of customer mission requirements sufficient to anticipate required financial support and extensive customer service skills to respond to a broad range of customer questions. Extensive knowledge of quality assurance procedures to ensure data integrity and timeliness. Ability to apply analytic and diagnostic techniques and qualitative techniques sufficient to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate financial solutions to resolve interrelated financial problems and issues. Ability to interact with senior directorate/office managers to contribute to and influence decision making. Ability to prepare and deliver comprehensive briefings to senior directorate and/or corporate finance managers on financial topics to include non‑accountants. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop contractor staff. Ability to manage competing contractor priorities and work requirements by continuously evaluating the needs of the organization’s mission against ongoing work and planning/scheduling own and unit’s work. Strong written communication skills to compose and deliver highly technical responses to senior management and customers’ inquiries and concerns in a manner that generates customer satisfaction. Strong analytical skills necessary to research and compile data, evaluate it, and develop financial reports. Extensive knowledge of accounting software systems and how they relate/interface with each other. Mastery of Microsoft Office suite tools; specifically PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, including effective written and oral communication of results to management. Minimum Qualifications A Top Secret security clearance with polygraph. Minimum eight (8) years of demonstrated accounting experience with a strong understanding of the responsibilities associated with financial management, accounting, auditing, or fiscal control. A bachelor’s degree. Special certifications (depending on requirements): Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certified Forensic Accountant (CrFA) Government Forensic Accountant (GFA) Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Compensation The estimated compensation range for this role in the U.S. is $113,380.00 to $250,920.00. Benefits Competitive compensation. Comprehensive insurance options. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time. Paid parental leave. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance. Wellness and well‑being programs. 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