Senior Staff for Program Accounting and Finance
Guidehouse Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Guidehouse. US - DC, Washington · full-time · $132,600–$198,800 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead and coach accountants supporting AFO, with responsibility for training and checking the quality of their work
- Match general ledger summaries against journal detail, including records exchanged with partner accounting systems
- Turn accounting rules into system changes, help users resolve Tier II issues and document needs for new functionality
- Research and fix problem transactions, reconcile Air Force reimbursable programs and prepare or review required forms
- Analyze open items and drive their resolution through the Tri-Annual Review process
What you bring
- An active, maintained TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility
- A bachelor's degree in finance, business or another listed discipline, plus at least ten years in government accounting and finance
- At least five years using Business Case Analytics and five years working with Momentum
- At least four years in project management or comparable work on contracts of similar scale and complexity
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced government accounting professional who can lead a team and work across multiple systems and organizations. You must hold the stated clearance and be willing to travel up to ten percent.
From the employer
Job Family:
Financial Management (FIN)
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
As the Senior Staff for Program Accounting and Finance, you will:
- Manage a team of accountants in support of AFO through leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance.
- Conduct training for a broad range of personnel with varying levels of accounting knowledge and experience.
- Reconcile General Ledger Summary to Detail Journals within the accounting system and with interfacing accounting systems from partner organizations.
- Understand and translate accounting requirements into accounting system functionality, assisting users through Tier II field support and potentially resulting in new system requirements.
- Communicate with multiple organizations and users, translating requirements for accounting information into writing and delivering Ad Hoc reports using Business Analytics.
- Track and correct outstanding or problem transactions through detailed research of multiple accounting systems and deep government accounting experience.
- Reconcile reimbursable program within the Air Force and with partner organizations.
- Assist with preparation, review, and reconciliation of Forms 7113, 1219/1220, 7801.
- Drive completion of Tri-Annual Review process through identification, analysis, and correction of open items.
What You Will Need:
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance with SAP eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in financial or business discipline
- TEN (10) or more years' experience with government accounting and finance. Experience should include:
- FIVE (5) or more years' experience with Business Case Analytics.
- FIVE (5) or more years' experience working with Momentum®.
- FOUR (4) or more years' experience in project management or similar size and complexity contract.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision.
- Willingness to travel within the organizational geographic area of responsibility.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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