Senior Associate - Senior Federal Financial Analyst

Blake Willson Group is seeking a Senior Federal Financial Analyst to support federal clients with complex accounting, financial reporting, budgetary accounting, and financial management requirements. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience applying FASAB accounting standards and federal financial management requirements, with particular expertise in budgetary accounting, Standard General Ledger (USSGL) relationships, Statement of Budgetary Resources (SBR), and Governmentwide Treasury Account Symbol Adjusted Trial Balance System (GTAS) reporting. In this position, you will also:

• Apply FASAB accounting standards and federal financial management requirements to complex accounting and financial reporting issues.

• Support federal budgetary accounting, including SBR reporting, GTAS submissions, and budgetary/proprietary account relationships.

• Analyze accounting and financial data, general and subsidiary ledgers, and Treasury data to identify discrepancies, abnormal balances, and reporting issues.

• Research and resolve accounting issues through root-cause analysis, reconciliations, and appropriate remediation strategies.

• Develop, document, and recommend adjusting journal entries (AJEs) and other accounting corrections.

• Support financial statement preparation, audit readiness, and remediation of audit and internal control findings.

• Evaluate financial and operational processes and recommend improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

• Develop analyses, financial models, workpapers, memoranda, presentations, and other client deliverables to support actionable recommendations.

• Independently manage assigned workstreams and coordinate with clients, project leadership, auditors, and functional teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery.

• Provide technical guidance and quality control to junior and mid-level staff while supporting broader program objectives.

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

• 5+ years of experience in federal accounting or financial management, including FASAB and budgetary accounting.

• 3+ years of experience with SBR, GTAS, general ledger analysis, reconciliations, and accounting issue remediation.

• 3+ years of experience analyzing financial data, developing or recommending AJEs, and providing supportable accounting recommendations.

• Experience supporting federal agencies with financial statement preparation, audit readiness, or audit remediation.

• Experience working with USSGL accounts, Treasury Account Symbols (TAS), and federal financial management systems.

• Experience developing financial models, analytical workpapers, or data-driven recommendations.

• Experience supporting federal internal controls and remediation of audit findings.

At Blake Willson Group , we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 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.

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