Job description

Markon is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide expert financial oversight, accounting leadership, and strategic guidance in support of an IC Customer. This role requires deep expertise in accounting, auditing, internal controls, and financial reporting to ensure data integrity, compliance, and mission-aligned financial decision-making. • Provide strategic financial guidance and timely customer support to program managers and leadership. • Ensure financial data integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance with federal and Agency standards. • Design, recommend, and maintain internal controls to mitigate financial and audit risk. • Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including reconciliation of complex General Ledger accounts and resolution of discrepancies. • Analyze financial data from multiple systems; prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior management. • Review financial activity, accrue expenses, and support preparation of financial statements, including Working Capital Fund reporting. • Support audit readiness, OIG engagements, and production of auditable financial statements. • Prepare and review complex tax returns and related documentation. • Assist in developing and refining accounting policies, procedures, and workflows. • Provide functional expertise for financial system development, testing, ad hoc reporting, and system integration. • Participate in resource working groups and advise on financial policy and governance matters. • Develop financial forecasts to support pricing and planning for Working Capital Fund products. • Brief senior leadership and external stakeholders (e.g., OMB, Congress) on financial matters. • Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph • Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated accounting experience supporting financial management, auditing, or fiscal control. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree meeting minimum requirements for CPA eligibility (Accounting, Business, or Finance preferred). • CPA certification preferred, but not required. • Extensive knowledge of GAAP, FASAB, and FASB standards. • Strong understanding of federal appropriations law and Agency financial regulations. • Proven experience supporting audit readiness, internal controls, and financial reporting. • Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and financial systems expertise. • Demonstrated ability to brief senior leadership, influence decision-making, and lead or manage contractor staff. • Mastery of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) with strong written and oral communication skills. USD $120,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /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. 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

Requirements

Must-haves

Provide strategic financial guidance and timely customer support to program managers and leadership.
Ensure financial data integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance with federal and Agency standards.
Design, recommend, and maintain internal controls to mitigate financial and audit risk.
Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including reconciliation of complex General Ledger accounts and resolution of discrepancies.
Analyze financial data from multiple systems; prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior management.
Review financial activity, accrue expenses, and support preparation of financial statements, including Working Capital Fund reporting.
Support audit readiness, OIG engagements, and production of auditable financial statements.
Prepare and review complex tax returns and related documentation.
Assist in developing and refining accounting policies, procedures, and workflows.
Provide functional expertise for financial system development, testing, ad hoc reporting, and system integration.
Participate in resource working groups and advise on financial policy and governance matters.
Develop financial forecasts to support pricing and planning for Working Capital Fund products.
Brief senior leadership and external stakeholders (e.g., OMB, Congress) on financial matters.
Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated accounting experience supporting financial management, auditing, or fiscal control.
Extensive knowledge of GAAP, FASAB, and FASB standards.
Strong understanding of federal appropriations law and Agency financial regulations.
Proven experience supporting audit readiness, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and financial systems expertise.
Demonstrated ability to brief senior leadership, influence decision-making, and lead or manage contractor staff.
Mastery of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) with strong written and oral communication skills.
USD $120,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree meeting minimum requirements for CPA eligibility (Accounting, Business, or Finance preferred).
CPA certification preferred, but not required.

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off