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Blake Willson Group, LLC

Senior Associate - Staff Accountant

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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% remote.

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 Staff Accountant, you will provide day-to-day accounting, reconciliation, documentation, and audit support to maintain audit-ready financial records. In this position, you will also:

  • Perform routine reconciliations of general ledger and subsidiary accounts
  • Assist with preparing and posting adjusting journal entries and transaction corrections
  • Support the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and data calls
  • Assist with property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) tracking and depreciation updates
  • Support audit sample gathering and documentation packaging
  • Maintain accurate financial documentation and internal control evidence
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Contribute to maintaining compliance with federal accounting standards and audit requirements

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • 2 years of DoD/DoW financial management experience.
  • 1 year of experience working with federal financial systems (e.g., GFEBS, DDRS, DCAS).

Desired Skills:

  • Knowledge of federal accounting processes and standards.
  • Experience performing reconciliations and maintaining financial documentation.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, audit-focused environment.
  • Exposure to AI-enabled financial tools or automation workflows.
  • Experience supporting Provided-By-Client (PBC) packages or audit sample preparation.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $90,000 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 illegalIf 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. 

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