About Company
WHAT WE STAND FOR
CivilityMS is committed to the highest degree of accountability, professionalism, and civility in the workplace by supporting our clients in delivering cost-effective, ethical, and reliable solutions of strategic value, while developing a balanced work environment through mentoring and coaching our greatest assets, our staff.
CivilityMS is committed to providing highly qualified support staff with specialized skills and senior-level professionals who are subject matter experts in the fields of Project Management, Finance, Training, Grants Management, and Operational Support.
CivilityMS is committed to Veterans. Our team of Veterans is honored to give back to our Veteran Community through service, mentorship, and advocacy. We value the leadership, dedication, and mission focus that Veterans bring to every engagement.
CivilityMS is committed to service and giving back to the community. Our ongoing volunteer efforts supporting Veterans, underserved populations, and local communities remain a defining part of who we are.
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About the Role
CivilityMS is seeking an experienced Accountant III to support financial management and accounting operations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
This position performs advanced accounting, reconciliation, financial analysis, internal controls, and reporting activities supporting one of the largest financial operations organizations within the Department of Homeland Security. The Accountant III will analyze financial transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare journal vouchers, support audit activities, and provide accounting expertise to Government stakeholders.
The ideal candidate possesses strong accounting fundamentals, experience interpreting financial data, and the ability to communicate complex accounting concepts and recommendations to management and operational personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
โข Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
โข Minimum five (5) years of experience performing accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, auditing, or financial management activities
โข Minimum two (2) years of experience working with standard general ledger accounting processes
โข Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
โข Experience preparing reconciliations, journal entries, adjusting entries, and financial reports
โข Experience analyzing financial transactions and researching discrepancies
โข Experience supporting financial reconciliations and audit response activities.
โข Strong written and verbal communication skills
โข Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
โข Ability to communicate accounting findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications
โข Experience supporting Federal Government accounting or financial management operations
โข Experience supporting DHS, CBP, Treasury, USDA, or other Federal agencies
โข Experience supporting audit readiness, audit response, or corrective action activities
โข Experience preparing responses to auditor requests and Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs)
โข Experience supporting budget execution, reimbursable agreements, collections, revenue operations, or payroll accounting activities
โข Experience using SAP, G-Invoicing, Business Warehouse (BW), or other enterprise financial management systems
โข CPA, CPA candidate, CGFM, or other accounting-related professional certification
Responsibilities
โข Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and identify discrepancies
โข Prepare journal vouchers and accounting adjustments
โข Analyze financial transactions and accounting activity to ensure accuracy and compliance
โข Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and recurring financial issues
โข Prepare accounting reports, reconciliations, spreadsheets, charts, and supporting documentation
โข Support financial reporting and regulatory reporting activities
โข Coordinate requests for information from auditors, management officials, and program offices
โข Support internal controls reviews and recommend process improvements
โข Interpret accounting data and provide recommendations to management
โข Assist with audit response activities, corrective action plans, and financial analysis initiatives
โข Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements
Security Requirements
Ability to successfully obtain and maintain DHS suitability and all required CBP background investigation requirements.
This position is contingent upon contract award.