Performs financial, contract compliance, payment voucher, and FAR-compliant overhead audits. Reviews invoices, financial records, cost data, indirect cost rates, and supporting documentation; prepares audit findings and recommendations; and assists with field and special audits. The role requires accounting or auditing experience, with preferred government, public-sector, contract compliance, and FAR audit expertise.
Senior Accountant
Location: Flushing, NY (Hybrid)
Duration: 2 Years
Job Description
The Senior Accountant will perform financial audits, contract compliance reviews, payment voucher audits, and FAR-compliant overhead audits. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting and auditing background within government, public-sector, consulting, or regulated environments.
Responsibilities
- Review and audit consultant and expense contract payments.
- Conduct financial and compliance audits.
- Perform overhead audits in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Analyze financial records, invoices, and cost data.
- Evaluate indirect cost rates and supporting documentation.
- Prepare audit findings, reports, and recommendations.
- Assist with field audits and special audit assignments.
Required Qualifications
Option 1
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum 5 years of accounting or auditing experience.
OR
Option 2
- CPA License.
- Minimum 2 years of accounting or auditing experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Government or public-sector auditing experience.
- FAR audit experience.
- Contract compliance auditing.
- State or municipal audit experience.
Required Skills
- Financial Auditing
- Government Accounting
- FAR Compliance
- Contract Auditing
- Cost Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Financial Reporting
Preferred Certifications
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
- CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager)
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