Accounting associate serp_jobs.h1.location_city

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain a Secret

Education Required : BA / BS

US Citizenship : Required

Summary

The MIL Corporation seeks an Accounting, Analyst to support a Federal Government client at our Charleston, South Carolina location. As a member of the team, the successful candidate will support theoperation of both domestic and overseas financial systems, including payroll, accounting, accounts receivable, disbursing, cash reconciliation, data warehouse, imaging, and Treasury reporting systems.

This position currently requires an on-site schedule. Schedule is subject to change based on company / contract requirements.

This position is currently unfunded and is being posted in anticipation of a future contract award and funding approval. We are proactively identifying and engaging with qualified candidates. While candidates may be contacted for pre-screening, any hiring decisions will be contingent upon funding availability and final program requirements or client approval.

Responsibilities

Ability to assist in the prioritization and management of proposed changes to accounting systems and business process.

Perform detailed reconciliations of systems outputs.

Respond promptly and accurately to requests and inquiries from customers, following up on incoming communications within two workdays. Communicate and advise on US Government, Department of State and Service Center regulations, policies, and procedures.

Report system and business process issues to appropriate personnel.

Support system improvement initiatives, business process improvement, reporting, or other mechanisms identified as contributing to Annual Financial Report (AFR) NFRs (Notice of Findings and Recommendations.)

Recommend, document, update, and participate on the implementation of continuous improvements to the Quality Management System (QMS). Comply with ISO-9001 requirements.

Participate in workgroups and provide support to the analysis, coordination and implementation of operational procedures and / or financial systems and processes.

Prepare and update training materials; conduct in-person and virtual training with peers, customers, and stakeholders.

Communicate professionally, tactfully, and courteously to customers, coworkers, and management regarding all aspects of the job including information in the form of system problems, user / operating procedures, error correction, account problems, training and overview briefings.

Travel

None

Required Qualifications

3+ years of professional experience

Minimum of 2 years accounting, auditing, financial analysis, process improvement, root cause analysis, requirements gathering, internal control development, and change management.

Experience managing financial systems independently.

MS Excel entry level knowledge and experience (i.e. sort, create and maintain simple formulas)

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated proficiency using the MS Suite of products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, Forms, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

Federal financial / budgetary experience (non-federal accounting experience performing General Ledger research / reconciliations, preparing journal vouchers, auditing, producing financial reports and statements.).

A desire and ability to identify and support continuous improvements using the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-related).

Education

Bachelors in accounting, finance, business administration, management, information systems is preferred or a combination of education or work experience.

One year of work experience can be used as a replacement for a year of post-secondary education - Associates and two years of work experience or four years additional work experience.

Clearance

All applicants for this position must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance issued by DoS; please note that the clearance process takes into account both criminal and financial background aspects.

Compensation

The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance. Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

For this position, the projected compensation range is $60,000 - $70,000 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is just one part of MIL's complete compensation package. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations.

Why MIL?

The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology - and we are looking for candidates like you! Whether you're fresh out of college, the military, or well into your professional services career, MIL has great job opportunities that might be a great fit.

Here at MIL, we pride ourselves on the family-like environment instilled amongst our team. Our employees love working here, and it truly shows through our various recognitions & awards. Some of our most recent awards include :

2021-2024, Top Workplaces USA award (Energage)

2017-2024 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post)

2018-2025 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work

2021 - 2024, Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services

2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials

2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work : Best Place to Work for Diversity

2020- 2024, 2017, Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine)

2024 Patriot Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense

2022 Freedom Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense

2018, Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense

If your goal is to help the federal government deploy leading technologies, improve financial management, or defend the nation in cyberspace, MIL welcomes you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.