Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from RedBeard Solutions supporting the U.S. Army Financial Management Command.
Job overview
The Staff Accountant role at RedBeard Solutions supports the U.S. Army Financial Management Command by ensuring audit readiness and financial accuracy within Army General Fund systems, impacting federal financial management.
Responsibilities and impact
The Staff Accountant will perform reconciliations and variance analyses, resolve data discrepancies, enhance internal controls, support audit remediation, develop compliance recommendations, research transactions, and advise on accounting issues to improve financial reporting.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, 2-5 years of Army or DoD accounting/audit experience with required GFEBS experience, familiarity with DoD FM systems preferred, strong analytical skills, active Top Secret clearance, and availability to work onsite in Indianapolis, IN.
Company information
RedBeard Solutions supports federal clients like the U.S. Army Financial Management Command, focusing on financial management and business analysis in a mission-critical federal environment.
Team overview
The role is part of a dynamic Financial Management & Business Analysis team supporting Army and DoD financial systems modernization and support.
Job location and travel
The position requires onsite work in Indianapolis, IN, with full-time hours depending on client needs.
Unique job features
The job involves working with key Army financial systems such as GFEBS and requires a Top Secret clearance, emphasizing federal financial system modernization and audit readiness in a specialized defense environment.
Company overview
RedBeard Solutions is a technology-focused company specializing in software development, systems engineering, and IT consulting services, primarily catering to government and defense sectors. They generate revenue by providing tailored technology solutions, including software modernization, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, to meet the complex needs of their clients. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, and has built a reputation for delivering innovative and reliable solutions. Candidates should note RedBeard's emphasis on collaboration, technical expertise, and its commitment to supporting national security initiatives.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your 2+ years of Army accounting experience, especially with GFEBS, and highlight your familiarity with DoD financial systems like STANFINS and ADVANA to align with RedBeard Solutions' requirements.
Showcase your skills in performing reconciliations, variance analyses, and resolving data discrepancies, as well as your experience supporting audit readiness and enhancing internal controls in a federal environment.
Apply through multiple channels including RedBeard Solutions’ corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed.
Connect with current employees in the Financial Management & Business Analysis division at RedBeard Solutions on LinkedIn; start conversations by mentioning your shared interest in Army financial systems or asking about their experience working on GFEBS-related projects.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Army accounting,' 'GFEBS,' 'audit readiness,' 'financial accuracy,' 'STANFINS,' and 'Top Secret clearance' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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