Review financial processes and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Prepare financial reports, analyses, and briefings for management and mission stakeholders.
Maintain accounting data within sponsor financial systems while ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal accounting standards.
Support financial forecasting, budgeting, and Working Capital Fund activities, including analysis of financial statements and related financial data.
Participate in financial system enhancements, functional testing, and development of ad hoc financial reports.
Support audits, tax reporting activities, reconciliations, and other financial management initiatives as assigned.
Assign, prioritize, and monitor contractor workload within the assigned accounting function.
Ensure compliance with U.S. Government financial regulations, sponsor policies, and accounting standards.
Qualifications
Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Bachelor's or Master's degree required. A degree in Accounting or a related field with 24 accounting credit hours is preferred but not required.
4 years of professional accounting experience with demonstrated knowledge of financial management, accounting, auditing, or fiscal control.
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards.
Experience analyzing financial statements, General Ledger accounts, reconciliations, and financial reports.
Experience identifying financial discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple organizations.
Desired Qualifications
Experience supporting federal government financial management or Intelligence Community organizations.
Knowledge of federal appropriations law and government financial regulations.
Experience with Working Capital Fund accounting and financial analysis.
Experience supporting financial system implementations, testing, or enhancements.
Experience preparing tax documentation or supporting government audit activities.
Experience with enterprise accounting or financial management systems.
Experience developing financial forecasts and supporting budget planning.
Salary Range USD $105,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays
