Senior Accounting Specialist

Trilogy Federal

Senior Accounting Specialist for federal customer overseeing audit management and financial reporting. Collaborating within a skilled team to maintain internal controls and prevent fraud.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Audit Finding Response: Assist with drafting and preparing responses to audit findings, including the development of detailed white papers that document identified issues, root causes, action steps for remediation, and expected timeframes for resolution.
Reconciliation Documentation: Document comprehensive MCCF (Medical Care Collection Fund) Revenue reconciliation procedures, including the identification and validation of all relevant source data required for accurate reconciliations
Variance Analysis: Research and identify root causes of variances between subsidiary detail systems and summary level financial management system data; provide clear, evidence-based explanations for discrepancies.
Reconciliation Review: Review completed MCCF Revenue reconciliations to ensure:
Reconciliation templates capture all relevant data elements.
Data from subsidiary systems reconciles accurately with summary level data.
All variances are justified with appropriate supporting rationale.
Adequate supporting documentation is compiled and available for audit review.
Reporting: Prepare periodic status reports and updates on audit finding remediation progress for management and stakeholders.
Stakeholder Meetings: Attend meetings with internal and external auditors to document information requests, deliverables, due dates, and responsible points of contact (POCs).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing and directing audit projects
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
The ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Microsoft Excel Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced knowledge, including use of pivot tables, advanced formulas, data validation, and data analysis tools.
Large Data Set Management: Demonstrated experience working with, analyzing, and reconciling large and complex data sets from multiple systems.
Financial Statement Audit Experience: Previous involvement in supporting financial statement audits for federal or large private sector organizations.
Corrective Action Plan Development: Experience responding to audit findings, drafting management responses, and developing and tracking corrective action plans.
Knowledge of Standards: In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS).
Public Accounting Experience: Background in public accounting or financial management audits is highly desirable.
Project Management: Basic understanding of project management principles, including task tracking and deadline management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision plans
Optional FSA
Paid parental leave
Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions 100% vested from day 1
Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
No cost group term life/AD&D plan, and optional supplemental coverage
Pet insurance
Monthly phone and internet stipend
Tuition and training reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

audit finding responsereconciliation documentationvariance analysisfinancial statement auditcorrective action plan developmentlarge data set managementMicrosoft Exceldata analysisroot cause analysisdocumentation

Soft Skills

stakeholder communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingtime managementcollaborationreportingmeeting facilitationresponsibility tracking

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Public Trust clearance