Senior Accounting Specialist

Trilogy Federal drives innovative solutions for complex business challenges across financial management, healthcare, and government industries. Our collaborative, client-first service approach, combined with our commitment to the rapid implementation of pragmatic solutions, has earned Trilogy an unparalleled reputation for delivering transformative results.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Specialist for a new opportunity with a large federal customer. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of experience with federal auditing or audit support, in a large cabinet-level organization, which are essential to the successful performance of the program. The Senior Accounting Specialist will be client facing and should be a self-starter who demonstrates initiative and has experience in taking ownership of work assignments.


The chosen candidate will join a skilled team of professionals dedicated to the management of internal controls over financial reporting and other associated operational programs to help manage any instances of fraud, waste and abuse across the Department. Our team provides expert technical accounting and auditing advice and services at a level equivalent to experienced and industry audit and accounting professional standards. Expertise with audit program management, audit quality control, development of an assurance plan along with audit planning, risk assessment, audit execution and audit reporting along with experience developing an audit manual is essential.


We are seeking candidates for a full-time remote position, with potential opportunities for ad hoc onsite work in DC in the future (candidates local to the DC Metro Area strongly preferred).


Please note this role is on a 6-month contract in which we are hopeful for an extension or additional work, but may be only 6 months.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Audit Finding Response: Assist with drafting and preparing responses to audit findings, including the development of detailed white papers that document identified issues, root causes, action steps for remediation, and expected timeframes for resolution.
• Reconciliation Documentation: Document comprehensive MCCF (Medical Care Collection Fund) Revenue reconciliation procedures, including the identification and validation of all relevant source data required for accurate reconciliations
• Variance Analysis: Research and identify root causes of variances between subsidiary detail systems and summary level financial management system data; provide clear, evidence-based explanations for discrepancies.
• Reconciliation Review: Review completed MCCF Revenue reconciliations to ensure:

• Reconciliation templates capture all relevant data elements.
• Data from subsidiary systems reconciles accurately with summary level data.
• All variances are justified with appropriate supporting rationale.
• Adequate supporting documentation is compiled and available for audit review.

• Reporting: Prepare periodic status reports and updates on audit finding remediation progress for management and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Meetings: Attend meetings with internal and external auditors to document information requests, deliverables, due dates, and responsible points of contact (POCs).

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree plus Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing and directing audit projects
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• The ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced knowledge, including use of pivot tables, advanced formulas, data validation, and data analysis tools.
• Large Data Set Management: Demonstrated experience working with, analyzing, and reconciling large and complex data sets from multiple systems.
• Financial Statement Audit Experience: Previous involvement in supporting financial statement audits for federal or large private sector organizations.
• Corrective Action Plan Development: Experience responding to audit findings, drafting management responses, and developing and tracking corrective action plans.
• Knowledge of Standards: In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS).
• Public Accounting Experience: Background in public accounting or financial management audits is highly desirable.
• Project Management: Basic understanding of project management principles, including task tracking and deadline management.

Benefits (including but not limited to):

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Optional FSA
• Paid parental leave
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions 100% vested from day 1
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• No cost group term life/AD&D plan, and optional supplemental coverage
• Pet insurance
• Monthly phone and internet stipend
• Tuition and training reimbursement

$125,000 - $145,000 a year

This range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as Trilogy Federal conducts an individual equity review for every candidate based on experience, location, education, industry experience, and comparisons to internal pay bands. In addition to salary, Trilogy offers robust benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance coverage, 401(k) match, paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a very supportive work/life balance.

Trilogy Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.