Mid-Level Accountant

Mid-Level Accountants shall perform detailed financial analysis, reconciliation, and review support under general supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

- U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required for this position due to federal contract requirements.

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.

- 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, auditing, or cost accounting, and 3+ years of relevant federal experience.

- Experience supporting government financial & accounting evaluations, with a strong preference experience in indirect cost rate reviews, cost allocation plans, or similar financial evaluations.

- Knowledge of basic Federal cost principles and familiarity with 2 CFR Part 200.

- Experience reconciling financial data & analysis/review of audited financial statements.

- Ability to prepare clear and accurate supporting documentation.

- The project is for a Federal agency and we need accountants with exposure to 2 CFR Part 200. Like professionals who understand federal grant financial management and compliance, not just general accounting.

An accountant supporting this work should typically have experience with the following:

Desired knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200

- Uniform Guidance requirements for federal grants and cooperative agreements.

Typical responsibilities

- Reviewing grant expenditures for allowability under 2 CFR Part 200.

- Monitoring recipient financial compliance.

- Reviewing budgets and budget modifications.

- Preparing or reviewing Federal Financial Reports (SF-425).

- Reconciling grant expenditures and drawdowns.

- Assessing indirect cost rates (NICRA) and application of indirect costs.

- Reviewing recipient internal controls and financial management systems.

- Supporting grant closeout activities.

- Assisting with audit findings and corrective action plans.

- Providing technical assistance to grant recipients on financial compliance.

General Requirements

- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.

- Ability to work in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.

- Experience supporting cost and financial transparency & maintaining documentation sufficient for Federal review.

- Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance/credentials required to perform the job.