Specialist - Government Accounting Compliance (Hybrid) - Maximus Services, LLC

Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com .

This is a hybrid role which will require working from our corporate office in McLean, VA 3+ days a week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Work in the preparation of the annual incurred cost submission. This includes confirming the allocations are consistent with the CAS Disclosure Statement, reviewing for unallowable costs, and reconciling the submission to the general ledger.

- Receive audit requests and successfully manage them to completion. Audit requests will be in response to Incurred Cost audits, Project related audits, Sarbanes-Oxley audits, etc. Pull necessary data to support audits (e.g. timesheets, invoices, bank records, etc.).

- Perform real-time reviews of accounts payable invoices for compliance with FAR and internal policies. - Maintain appropriate records and documentation; track, monitor, and report data to ensure all audit requests are addressed in a timely manner.

- Work with management to ensure compliance with government regulations and company policy.
- Identify potential government compliance problems and work to resolve them as well as to prevent future problems.

- Assist the Finance organization with month-end close activities.

- Assist with the development of cost impacts for proposed changes to cost accounting practices.

Minimum Requirements

- BS in Accounting, Finance or related field with an Accounting/Auditing focus is highly preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

- 3+ years of related experience required.

- Experience in government contracting and familiarity with FAR and CAS.
- Experience with managing audit requests.
- Well organized and confident to work independently but be a strong team player.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-starter able to take initiative within a fast-paced environment.
- Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Ability to effectively manage ambiguity and multi-task on a variety of initiatives.
- Demonstrates confidence and credibility.
- Good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Experience in Deltek Costpoint and IBM Cognos preferred.

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.