Accountant; Intermediate

Position Summary

Vali Incorporated is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Huntsville, AL. The selected candidate will assist with DoD Accounting.

As a member of a team and under the supervision of an Advanced Analyst, perform the following accounting tasks:

• Apply federal accounting principles as defined by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) for financial transactions, reports, and audits.
• Exercise strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR).
• Compile, analyze, and review financial statements to reconcile data, identify discrepancies, and support audits.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to day‑to‑day execution and other duties.
• Use advanced data analysis and spreadsheet skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, for budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and handling large datasets.

• BA/BS in accounting or business with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the accounting field.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and the MS Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance upon hire.

• Familiarity with DoD financial management and budgeting systems such as Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS), and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
• Knowledge of audit processes and protocols when working with external audit firms.
• Experience with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision‑making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions.
• Self‑starter ability to simultaneously support multiple complex accounting projects.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office; demonstrated experience in Excel with advanced functions and pivot tables.

Vali, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.