Certified Public Accountant- Multiple Levels– Remote OR Hybrid

This is a remote position.

Certified Public Accountant- Multiple Levels– Remote OR Hybrid

BizFirst is assisting our client with recruiting a Full-time Certified Public Accountant - Multiple Levels – Remote or Hybrid (2 days on-site at Mark Center in Alexandria). Our client is a boutique consulting firm that employs consultants and professionals with unique skill sets to support the federal government with strategic execution, financial process enablement, IT systems, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation.

Join our client’s dynamic team as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and contribute to the financial excellence of our organization. This position offers opportunities at various levels, from entry-level to senior levels, allowing for professional growth and development. As a CPA, you will be responsible for preparing, examining, and analyzing accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting and procedural standards. Your role will also involve providing strategic advice, conducting financial management and accounting studies, and assisting in audit remediation for compliance with finance and accounting standards.

Responsibilities (will slightly vary based on Career Level):

·         Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports.

·         Assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

·         Analyze accounting operations, trends, costs, budgetary resources, and financial commitments.

·         Project future trends and provide strategic advice.

·         Conduct financial management and accounting (FM&A) studies and evaluations.

·         Design systems and procedures, and prepare reports, procedures, draft regulations, guidelines, briefings, and related documentation.

·         Assist in audit remediation for compliance with finance and accounting standards.

·         Develop and improve the effectiveness of accounting controls, processes, and information systems.

·         Identify best practices and assess performance measurement.

·         Guide clients through accounting improvement and modernization initiatives.

·         Support communication of organizational vision, mission, and strategy.

·         Prepare background papers, briefings, and speeches.

·         Create web and portal content and perform organizational messaging activities.

·         Develop, implement, and maintain strategy, doctrine, standards, policies, and procedures.

• Active Interim / Completed Secret Clearance or higher, plus
  

CPA-I (Entry-Level):

·         3 years general FM&A experience.

·         1 year shall consist of auditing financial statements of federal government agencies or preparing agencies for audit.

·         Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

·         CPA designation (or in progress).

·         Basic understanding of accounting principles.

·         Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

·         Strong analytical and communication skills.

CPA-II (Mid-Level)

·         5 years general FM&A experience.

·         2 years shall consist of auditing financial statements of federal government agencies or preparing agencies for audit.

·         Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

·         CPA designation.

·         Proficiency in accounting principles.

·         Advanced skills in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

·         Strong analytical and communication skills.

CPA-III (Senior-Level):

·         8 years general FM&A experience.

·         5 years shall consist of auditing financial statements of federal government agencies or preparing agencies for audit.

·         Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

·         CPA designation.

·         Extensive knowledge of accounting principles.

·         Excellent analytical and communication skills

·         Strong leadership and communication skills.

CPA-IV (Expert-Level):

·         12 years general FM&A experience.

·         8 years shall consist of auditing financial statements of federal government agencies or preparing agencies for audit.

·         Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

·         CPA designation.

·         Deep expertise in accounting principles.

·         Proven leadership and strategic management skills.

Benefits:

• Family Health Care (54% cost covered for the entire family)
  
• Family Dental (54% cost covered for the entire family)
  
• Family Vision (54% cost covered for the entire family)
  
• Flexible Spending Account
  
• Overutilization bonuses for Time and Materials (T&M) contracts
  
• Lifetime Event Bonuses (e.g., child, marriage)
  
• Profit-sharing arrangement for any work brought into the company
  
• Unlimited Leave with Approval
  
• 401k 100% employer match on first 4% invested
  
• $1,000 training budget
  

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Position

Work Authorization/ Clearance:

• US Citizen; Active Secret Clearance or higher; or active Interim Secret Clearance or higher
  

• Monday to Friday
  

• Remote or Hybrid (2 days on-site at Mark Center in Alexandria).