Lead Accountant at CSCI Consulting in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

CSCI Consulting

Job Description

CSCI is seeking a highly experienced Accountant to Lead and provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for financial statement reporting for a large Department of Defense (DoD) client. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in overseeing the preparation and analysis of audited financial statements, responding to external auditor inquiries, and advising on the implementation of relevant financial policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the quarterly audited financial statement close for the DoD General Fund (GF).
• Oversee the preparation of accompanying notes and financial variance analyses.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for supplementary financial information from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (OUSD) and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).
• Review manual adjustments, including account balance adjustments based on nonintegrated accounting source and legacy systems.
• Advise on the implementation of Federal Accounting Standard Advisory Board, US Treasury, Department of Defense, and Office of Management and Budget policy and accounting guidance.
• Conduct audited financial statement reviews with OUSD and DFAS management.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management
• Must have a Department of Defense Secret Clearance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum 3 years of specific experience relative to DoD General Fund (GF) operations, accounting, and budget, including experience with the Defense Departmental Reporting System (DDRS).
• Familiarity with Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS), OMB Circular A-11 and OMB Circular A-136.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Skills

• Extensive experience in financial management and audit readiness, particularly within the Department of Defense.
• Experience with the General Fund, Working Capital Fund, and the implementation of SAP-based enterprise resource planning systems.
• Detailed oriented and self-starter.
• Capability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Ability to maintain a positive relationship with customers and other vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies.
• Possess motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value.

About CSCI

CSCI is an award-winning information technology and financial management consulting firm founded on one simple philosophy: Do what is right, always. We apply this philosophy across all elements of our growing business, from delivering world-class services for customers to providing an environment for associates that encourages personal and professional growth. At CSCI, work and fun arent diametrically opposed. Our goal is to hire people with proven track records and retain them with an energizing, diverse company culture. We value each associates natural drive to excel, and we provide them with the freedom to do things their way. CSCI seeks the best and brightest in the industry; those who are ready to move their lives and career forward. Join us today, and get excited about Mondays again!

Benefits of Working at CSCI

• Competitive Salaries
• 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 11 Paid Holidays
• Full Health Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Team Building Events and Employee Parties

CSCI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity. While all candidates are considered, CSCI encourages the above individuals to apply.

CSCI is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation, please contact CSCI Human Resources for further assistance. For questions regarding the qualifications listed above, please contact the CSCI Talent Acquisition Team.

DISCLAIMER

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

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