Financial Statement Accountant Job Alexandria area,Virginia USA,Accounting

Make an impact supporting the Department of War (DoW) and the
United States Marine Corps (USMC)! Lynch Consultants is seeking a Financial Statement Accountant with a solid understanding of USMC financial reporting and General Ledger accounting who is ready to take on meaningful challenges and make a measurable difference.

Only applicants who fully satisfy all required qualifications will be considered for further review.

Salary:

$80,000 -$130,000 per year. (based on experience)

Work Location and

Schedule:

This position is located in Alexandria, VA
. Associates are required to be
on-site at least 2 daysper week (subject to more if and when needed).

Required Qualifications – Must Have:

MUST have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or a Business Management-related field.
MUSThave at least3+yearsof Federal accounting or financial management experience.
MUST haveproficiencyin preparing Annual Financial Reports (AFRs), Reviewing Journal Vouchers(JVs), Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Crosswalks, and experience working at or with DFAS.
MUST haveproficiencywith

DoWfinancial systems (e.g., N-ERP, DAI) and data analytics platforms (e.g.,Advana, Jupiter).
MUSThave an active

Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
MUSTbe aUS Citizen.
MUSTbe located in the National Capital Region (DC, Virginia, Maryland).
MUSThave one of the following professional certifications or the ability to obtain one within 6-months of being hired: CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM.

Preferred Qualifications:

DoW, DON, or USMC experience in federal financial management, accounting, or audit readiness. Experience with N-ERP or DAI.

Job Duties:

Support
financial reporting processes, AFR compilation,and/or accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards(SFFAS), and/or relevant Department of the Treasury and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies.
Investigate and analyze
General Ledger posting errors, determine root causes, and execute appropriate corrective actions or journal entries.
Collaborate with
finance, procurement, and IT teams to understand transaction life cycles and assess how upstream activities affect
GL accuracy.
Draft, update, and maintain GL process documentation - including Standard Operating Procedures, Desktop Guides, and white papers- ensuring clarity, consistency, and adherence to internal controls.
Document reconciliation steps, error resolution activities
, and related financial impacts to support audit requirements and ongoing process improvements.
Develop and maintain GL-focused training materials, user guides, and FAQ
s to promote accurate posting practices and reduce recurring discrepancies.
Provide training and end-user support on GL functionality, month-end close procedures
, and best practices for preventing posting errors.

Skills:

Ability to review and verify financial documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DoW, DON, and USMC financial management regulations.
Experienced reconciling data across financial systems, identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions.
Skilled in performing audit sample selection
, review, and follow-up to support audit readiness and remediation.
Proven ability to conduct compliance reviews
, prepare findings reports, and recommend policy or process improvements.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to present findings to senior stakeholders.

If you are a highly motivated individual with the ability to solve complex issues, take on new responsibilities, build relationships and think in unique and innovative ways, we are looking for you!

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