Senior Associate - Senior Accountant

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% on-site in Bethesda, Maryland. 

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 Accountant, you will be preparing for and executing full-scope financial statement audits. You will lead audit lifecycle activities, oversee accounting operations, and ensure compliance with federal financial management standards while leveraging advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions. In this position, you will also:

• Serve as the primary liaison between USUHS and external auditors (e.g., IPAs, OIG), coordinating audit lifecycle activities including entrance/exit conferences, walkthroughs, and site visits
• Lead the management and execution of Provided-By-Client (PBC) requests, ensuring timely delivery, completeness, and audit readiness of all supporting documentation
• Implement and maintain AI-enabled knowledge management solutions to automate PBC identification, retrieval, and quality control processes
• Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of audit sample documentation, ensuring compliance with audit standards and requirements
• Conduct root cause analysis on audit findings and sample failures, providing recommendations to strengthen internal controls and support remediation efforts
• Perform and review complex accounting activities, including general ledger analysis, journal entries, and financial statement preparation using GFEBS
• Provide financial transaction research and ensure all supporting documentation meets audit trail and compliance requirements
• Deliver executive-level reporting and insights on financial performance, audit readiness, and risk areas
• Manage high-volume audit support activities, including 100–200 audit samples and ~100 PBC requests annually
• Support compliance inquiries and ensure adherence to federal accounting standards, regulations, and audit requirements

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting, including managing staff supporting financial reporting and audit activities.
• 5+ years of Department of Defense (DoD/DoW) government accounting experience.
• 5+ years of experience preparing financial statements and analyzing complex financial transactions and general ledger balances.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing.

Desired Skills:

• Experience preparing journal entries and working within GFEBS or similar federal financial systems.
• Experience supporting audit readiness, including PBC development, audit sample support, and documentation review.
• Experience performing financial research and analysis to support audit trails and account balances.
• Proficiency in advanced data visualization and applying AI/automation tools for financial analysis and anomaly detection.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior stakeholders.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 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

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.