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Job Description
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 General Ledger Accountant, you will support federal general ledger accounting activities by preparing accounting entries, performing reconciliations, and maintaining supporting schedules to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. You will assist with monthly accounting operations, Treasury reporting, and audit readiness while supporting compliance with federal accounting requirements. In this position, you will also:
- Prepare recurring journal vouchers and supporting documentation.
- Support monthly accounting entries for Treasury interest, subsidy transfers, collections, accrued interest, and related activity.
- Perform reconciliations between feeder systems and the accounting system.
- Prepare payment vouchers, apportionment/allotment logs, journal voucher (JV) logs, accrual logs, and reconciliation schedules.
- Support GTAS edit checks, front-end adjustments, and fund monitoring templates.
- Research Standard General Ledger (SGL) variances, abnormal balances, and accounting discrepancies.
- Prepare workpapers and supporting schedules for senior review.
- Support standard operating procedure (SOP) updates and process documentation.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in federal accounting, general ledger (GL) accounting, financial reporting, or audit support.
- 1+ year of experience applying the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL), budgetary and proprietary accounting, reconciliations, journal vouchers, and Treasury reporting.
- 1+ year of experience preparing or reviewing federal accounting entries and supporting schedules.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with federal credit reform accounting
- Active CPA, CGFM, CDFM, or other relevant professional certification
- Experience supporting financial statement audits and audit readiness.
At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $90,000 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. View the official poster here: [Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
##### If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.
##### Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare recurring journal vouchers and supporting documentation.
Support monthly accounting entries for Treasury interest, subsidy transfers, and collections.
Perform reconciliations between feeder systems and the accounting system.
Prepare payment vouchers, apportionment logs, and reconciliation schedules.
Support GTAS edit checks, front-end adjustments, and fund monitoring templates.
Research Standard General Ledger variances and accounting discrepancies.
Prepare workpapers and supporting schedules for senior review.
Support standard operating procedure updates and process documentation.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Finance
Business
or a related field
Skills Required
Federal accountingGeneral ledger accountingFinancial reportingAudit supportUnited States Standard General Ledger (USSGL)Budgetary accountingProprietary accountingReconciliationsJournal vouchersTreasury reportingFederal accounting entriesSupporting schedulesFederal credit reform accountingFinancial statement audits
Benefits
Major medical benefits
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k)-contribution plan
Holiday and personal time off
Professional development training
Certification benefits
Health & wellness subsidies
Paid time off for community service
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