[Hiring] Senior Federal Accountant @Castro & Company

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Federal Accountant to join our team supporting a key Federal agency's accounting operations. In this role, you will take ownership of complex accounting analysis and reconciliation work, operating with a high degree of independence while contributing to the accuracy and integrity of the client's financial records. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values precision, accountability, and continuous learning, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and take on greater project responsibility.

• Analyze complex, high-volume accounting transactions with a high degree of accuracy, researching variances for root cause and preparing corrective entries in accordance with accounting principles.
• Use SQL queries to research abnormal balances at the trial balance level and recommend corrective actions.
• Reconcile general ledger to subsidiary ledgers and across multiple data sources (e.g., travel, payroll, overseas data, feeder systems), including USSGL fund analytics.
• Recommend accrual methodologies and validate accrued amounts across areas such as domestic invoices, overseas payments, and travel, in accordance with USSGL and GAAP.
• Support annual financial statement audits, including reviewing financial documentation in large accounting data systems and responding to Prepared by Client (PBC) requests.
• Provide Federal accounting services, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger support.
• Review and guide the work of junior accounting staff, providing coaching and quality oversight.
• Provide recommendations or corrective actions to client management staff as needed.
• Meet critical deadlines while producing quality, detailed work product.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Federal financial management, accounting, reporting, internal controls, financial systems, and program operations.
• Working knowledge of USSGL, GAAP, and FASAB/SFFAS standards, along with Treasury requirements, OMB Circular A-123, FMFIA, and the CFO Act.
• Skilled in reconciling general ledger to subsidiary ledger and across multiple data sources (e.g., travel, payroll, overseas data, feeder systems), including USSGL fund analytics.
• Proficient in SQL queries to research abnormal trial balances and recommend corrective actions.
• Experience supporting annual financial statement audits, including reviewing financial documentation in large accounting data systems and responding to Prepared by Client (PBC) requests.
• Experience with SAP/FBMS, Treasury systems, data analysis, process improvement, and automation preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a basic government suitability check (US citizenship required).

Benefits

• Salary Range: $100K-$125K.
• Final compensation will be determined based on a range of factors, including relevant experience, education, work location, security clearance level, certifications, and other factors permitted by applicable law.
• Salary ranges listed reflect the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Company Description

Serving Federal Government clients, Castro & Company is a dedicated Audit, Advisory and Information Technology firm headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. We are dedicated to helping our clients accomplish their strategic goals while providing our people with a diverse and inclusive environment to thrive and succeed. Castro & Company employees are part of a learning culture with challenging career development opportunities. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, reward excellence, and respect and value diversity.