Federal Accountant (Dhs) Jobs

Significance is a woman-owned small business that provides trusted government consulting expertise to entities who want and need solutions for critical knowledge and resource gaps. Our focus on people and relationships allows us to recruit and retain the highest-value experts who embrace our priorities, build our culture, and deliver the expertise that exceeds client expectations. We have an upcoming need for a Federal Accountant Mid (DHS) with professional, interpersonal and analytical skills to help our clients identify and solve their complex challenges. The best candidate enjoys working creatively with and actively contributing to their team to transform their clients business processes, improve efficiency of operations, strengthen internal controls and ultimately achieve their strategic mission and objectives. This position will support the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Protective Service (FPS). FPS is the law enforcement agency of DHS that protects public servants and their customers in facilities where the government conducts business. This position will be responsible for: Revenue Management Support Services - Integration, and development of revenue analysis using operational data to include managerial cost accounting, process analysis, performance integration, operational/security integration.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

5 years demonstrating proficiency in developing and owning work products in Microsoft office suite to include Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, portraying an ability to work independently, maintain attention to detail, and maintain a high standard for work products.

5 years professional experience with project management and program analysis, with hands on experience presenting information verbally and facilitating discussions with representatives from all levels of an organization.

5 years professional experience working in teams, demonstrating interpersonal, team-building, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.

3+ years professional experience with Federal accounting analysis and correction of data in the financial, procurement, and asset management systems to ensure the integrity of data associated with subsidiary-to general ledger reconciliations, intra-agency eliminations, and other financial data quality assurance issues

Ability to attain a public trust security clearance.

Professional experience working with Federal business systems related to accounting, accountability and financial reporting procedures with the Federal agencies.

Professional experience working with Federal agencies in a financial management and/or accounting capacity.

Geographic requirements

This is a hybrid position. Candidate must be in the Washington D.C. area or be willing to relocate. Expectation is 2 days a week in office in Washington D.C.

Educational requirements:

A Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline is required (a Masters degree is preferred). Six (6) years work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant financial certifications: Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Management (CDFM), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Professional experience and/or coursework in data analytics or data visualization tools to include MS Excel, Tableau, Qlik, SQL, and/or creating macros.

Professional experience and/or coursework in accounting and/or financial management.

Experience with business process re-engineering/optimization to include documenting current procedures, conducting gap analysis to identify inefficiencies, identifying key performance metrics.