Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success. Blake Willson Group has a distinguished track record of exceptional performance, achieving operational efficiencies that allow our clients to do more with less. BWG has earned the confidence of its clients by consistently exceeding expectations through its unwavering commitment to best value solutions, implemented with speed. Job Location: This role is 100% remote. Clearance: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance. Job Description: In this position as a Senior Associate, Federal Financial Systems Accountant, you will support federal financial systems operations by leading data validation, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities that ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of accounting data. You will play a key role in monthly close activities, financial reporting, system modernization initiatives, and continuous process improvements while collaborating with government stakeholders and project leadership. In this position, you will also: - Perform system data pulls, reconciliations, and validation procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information. - Support GSM and APLUS monthly close activities, including cash activity validation, accounting exception report validation, trial balance downloads, and report distribution. - Prepare and maintain reconciliation schedules between feeder systems and accounting systems. - Support FSDW template updates, statement downloads, footnote validation, and trial balance checks. - Research discrepancies between system reports, general ledger balances, and financial reporting outputs. - Support report migration and dashboard validation activities. - Assist the Senior Systems Accountant with modernization, data conversion, and system enhancement analysis. Required Skills: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. - 6+ years of experience in federal financial management, accounting systems, financial reporting, or systems modernization. - 3+ years of experience with federal feeder systems, general ledger (GL) systems, FSDW, financial reporting, trial balances, reconciliations, and Treasury reporting outputs. - 3+ years of experience supporting financial systems modernization, data conversion, report migration, dashboard validation, and system enhancement activities. Desired Skills: - Experience with federal financial reporting systems, data warehouses, and dashboard/reporting tools. - Experience supporting financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and audit readiness in a federal environment. - Experience with federal financial systems modernization, data conversion, and system implementation initiatives. - Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) is strongly preferred. At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $115,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business. ##### The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as business needs require. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions. ##### Blake Willson Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Blake Willson Group prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. ##### Blake Willson Group complies with federal equal employment opportunity requirements. The “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal” poster is available to applicants and employees. 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