Senior Associate - Senior Accountant

Job Location: 

This role is 100% on-site in Bethesda, Maryland. 

Clearance:

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance. 

Job Description:

In this position as a Senior Accountant, you will be preparing for and executing full-scope financial statement audits. You will lead audit lifecycle activities, oversee accounting operations, and ensure compliance with federal financial management standards while leveraging advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions. In this position, you will also:

• Serve as the primary liaison between USUHS and external auditors (e.g., IPAs, OIG), coordinating audit lifecycle activities including entrance/exit conferences, walkthroughs, and site visits
• Lead the management and execution of Provided-By-Client (PBC) requests, ensuring timely delivery, completeness, and audit readiness of all supporting documentation
• Implement and maintain AI-enabled knowledge management solutions to automate PBC identification, retrieval, and quality control processes
• Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of audit sample documentation, ensuring compliance with audit standards and requirements
• Conduct root cause analysis on audit findings and sample failures, providing recommendations to strengthen internal controls and support remediation efforts
• Perform and review complex accounting activities, including general ledger analysis, journal entries, and financial statement preparation using GFEBS
• Provide financial transaction research and ensure all supporting documentation meets audit trail and compliance requirements
• Deliver executive-level reporting and insights on financial performance, audit readiness, and risk areas
• Manage high-volume audit support activities, including 100–200 audit samples and ~100 PBC requests annually
• Support compliance inquiries and ensure adherence to federal accounting standards, regulations, and audit requirements

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting, including managing staff supporting financial reporting and audit activities.
• 5+ years of Department of Defense (DoD/DoW) government accounting experience.
• 5+ years of experience preparing financial statements and analyzing complex financial transactions and general ledger balances.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing.

Desired Skills:

• Experience preparing journal entries and working within GFEBS or similar federal financial systems.
• Experience supporting audit readiness, including PBC development, audit sample support, and documentation review.
• Experience performing financial research and analysis to support audit trails and account balances.
• Proficiency in advanced data visualization and applying AI/automation tools for financial analysis and anomaly detection.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior stakeholders.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 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.