Lead Accountant

CSCI is on the hunt for a seasoned Accountant to take the lead and serve as our Subject Matter Expert (SME) in financial statement reporting for a major Department of Defense (DoD) client.

In this role, you'll be the financial powerhouse behind the scenes-overseeing the preparation and analysis of audited financial statements, navigating complex financial policies, and responding to external auditors like a pro. Your insights and leadership will help shape the financial landscape of a critical DoD initiative!

If you're ready to bring your expertise, strategic mindset, and problem-solving skills to a dynamic team that values your knowledge, then this is the role for you. Apply today and let's make an impact together!

• Assist in the quarterly audited financial statement close for the Department of Defense (DoD) General Fund (GF)
• Oversee the preparation of accompanying notes and financial statement variance analyses
• Respond to inquiries and requests for accompanying financial statement notes and other supplementary information from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (OUSD) and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
• Review manual adjustments, including required adjustments obtained from nonintegrated accounting source and legacy systems
• Advise on the implementation of Federal Accounting Standard Advisory Board (FASAB), US Treasury, DoD, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policy and accounting guidance
• Conduct audited financial statement reviews with OUSD and DFAS management
• Present walkthroughs of financial statements and note disclosures in response to external auditor inquiries

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management
• Must have a Department of Defense Secret Clearance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum 3 years of specific experience relative to DoD GF operations, accounting, and budget, including experience with the Defense Departmental Reporting System (DDRS)
• Familiarity with Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS), OMB Circulars A-11 and A-136
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
• Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional presence

• Extensive experience in financial management and audit readiness, particularly within the DoD
• Experience with the General Fund, Working Capital Fund, and the implementation of SAP-based enterprise resource planning systems
• Proven track record in advising on financial policies and conducting financial statement reviews
• General understanding of recent FASAB and OMB audited financial statement reporting requirements, including recently adopted guidance regarding the accounting for inventory, fixed assets, and leases
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
• Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value

CSCI is an award-winning information technology and financial management consulting firm founded on one simple philosophy: "Do what is right, always." We apply this philosophy across all elements of our growing business, from delivering world-class services for customers to providing an environment where associates thrive both personally and professionally. At CSCI, work and fun aren't diametrically opposed!

At CSCI, our goal is to hire people with proven track records and retain them with an energizing, diverse company culture. We value each associate's natural drive to excel, and we provide them with the freedom to do things their way. CSCI seeks the best and brightest in the industry-those who are ready to move their lives and career forward. Join us today and get excited about Mondays again!

• Competitive salaries
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
• Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Team building events
• Professional development support

CSCI complies with all applicable Federal, state, and local employment regulations. Please reach out to HR@csciconsulting.com with any questions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. CSCI provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require an accommodation, please contact CSCI Human Resources for further assistance. For questions regarding the qualifications listed above, please contact the CSCI Recruiting Team.

CSCI participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, please visitwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

As part of the application and recruitment process, CSCI Consulting, Inc. may collect personal information as described under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

This information is collected solely for employment-related purposes, including evaluating your qualifications, processing your application, and complying with legal obligations.

By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the following notice regarding the collection of your personal information as a job applicant:

• Categories of Information Collected: Personal identifiers, employment history, educational information, and any other information provided in your application or as part of the interview process.
• Purposes for Collecting Information: To review your application, assess your qualifications, and manage the hiring process.
• Retention and Security: Information collected will be retained indefinitely and will be securely stored and handled in accordance with CCPA guidelines and CSCI Consulting, Inc. policies.
• Rights of Applicants: Under CCPA, California residents have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, delete it, and request restrictions on certain uses. However, some information may be retained as required by law.

For further information, or to exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact CSCI's HR team.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.