Sr. Audit Accountant

Position Description

Join a high-impact accounting and consulting team providing mission‑critical support to a federal agency. At CGI Federal, we’re seeking experienced Senior Accountants who thrive in a collaborative, positive work environment and are eager to contribute to a federal audit and remediation mission.

In this role, you’ll apply deep knowledge of U.S. Standard General Ledger, Government Accounting Standards, GAAP, and OMB guidance to help the agency strengthen its financial operations. You’ll lead root‑cause analysis of audit findings, develop and track Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and support the remediation of Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs). This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by directly contributing to the agency’s efforts to achieve a clean audit opinion.

While extensive ERP experience isn’t required, familiarity with federal financial systems—such as Momentum or Oracle—will be beneficial in supporting audit and remediation activities. Success in this role also requires excellent communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to build strong relationships with both team members and federal clients to support effective collaboration and coordination.

This position can be located in one of our CGI Federal offices:
Fairfax, VA;
Baltimore, MD;
Lafayette, LA;
Belton, TX; or Knoxville, TN. A hybrid working model is acceptable; you will be required to be onsite 2‑3 days per week.

The Federal Accountant will provide technical financial management, audit support, and internal controls expertise to support a federal agency in its financial statement audit. This role focuses on supporting the end‑to‑end audit lifecycle, addressing Notices of Findings & Recommendations (NFRs) through Corrective Action Plans, and helping the agency strengthen its internal control environment in alignment with federal financial management standards.

• Lead or support financial statement audit activities, including audit requests, walkthroughs, and PBC items.
• Lead or assist in root‑cause analysis of audit findings; develop, track, and implement Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to remediate NFRs.
• Collaborate with federal stakeholders, auditors, and internal teams to document processes, internal controls, and financial reporting procedures.
• Lead or perform internal controls testing (design and operating effectiveness) under OMB Circular A 123.
• Evaluate existing business processes and identify gaps with government regulations, improving processes to support audit readiness, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare high‑quality work papers, audit response packages, deliverables, and evidence supporting documentation for auditors.
• Assist in data analysis, financial reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports aligned with federal financial accounting standards.
• Support training and change management efforts related to internal controls, audit requirements, and financial management improvements.
• Track and report status of NFR remediation, CAP milestones, and audit requests to agency leadership.
• Effectively utilize audit‑related systems and tools, including Audit Response Tool, PBC coordination platforms, and Corrective Action Plan Management System.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of federal financial regulations including OMB A 123, GAO Green Book, Treasury FAST Book, and GAAP.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits, audit readiness, or remediation of NFRs.
• Proficiency with financial systems, reconciliations, and documentation standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Expertise in at least one of the following processes:
  Grants Accounting/Management, Financial Reporting, Trust (Obligations and Liability), Budget, Payroll, Procurement.

• CPA, CGFM, CDFM, or other relevant professional certifications.
• Experience with federal ERP systems (e.g., Momentum, Oracle, SAP, DAI).
• Experience with business analytics or intelligence.

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