Junior & Senior Accountants/Auditors (80% Travel)

At RMA, we exceed the traditional role of a CPA and consulting firm. We are a team of seasoned professionals deeply committed to empowering our Federal Government clients to achieve their missions, improve operational efficiency, and deliver tangible value to our citizens. Our expertise lies in tailoring our services to meet unique needs. As trusted, value-added advisors, our unwavering commitment lies in delivering measurable, long-lasting outcomes through innovative solutions, as we have done and continue to do so for our clients spanning the Federal Government.

Our corporate foundation is built on core principles, including a dedication to meaningful work, the cultivation of mutual respect, the pursuit of professional excellence, and a culture of continuous learning. These foundational principles drive us to engage collaboratively with our clients, gain a comprehensive understanding of their challenges, and together, work toward effective resolutions.

Allow RMA to provide expertise within the intricate landscape of Federal governance, aiding you in achieving your goals.

Job Summary:

The team of Junior and/or Senior Accountants/Auditors will need to be able to relocate to the U.S.Virgin Islands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a work plan to ensure that future single audit submissions are completed on time: Develop comprehensive work plans for each area, detailing the approach to resolving audit backlogs and meeting submission deadlines.
• Develop Project Communication Plan: Establish protocols for communication between the contractor, insular governments, and the independent auditors.
• Provide support with government accounting tasks related to audit submissions.
• Conduct Audit Project Management. Understand the audit work plans by Jurisdiction-Specific work plan. Keep track of the project timeline and follow up with audit teams and insular governments daily to obtain detailed audit status and identify and resolve current and potential issues.
• Develop procedures to complete accounting reconciliations accurately and on time.
• Develop procedures for how to use accounting system modules and how to generate system reports.

Qualifications for the Following Roles:

Senior Accountant/Auditor:

Four or more years' experience in professional accounting work, which includes the following:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a bachelor's degree in Finance or Business.
• Must be a CPA.
• Experience in reviewing complex financial and accounting transactions and extensive historical records relating to calculating general ledger balances with emphasis on investment accounting, including preparing journal entries utilizing a financial accounting system.
• Experience in managing or coordinating the activities of Accountants and/or Auditors, serving as group leader or coordinator, acting as liaison with client.
• Experience in providing financial transaction research and analysis activities, which may include the review of individual project work papers and all documentation necessary to provide an adequate audit trail or transactions that support account balances.
• Prepares milestone status reports and presentations for colleagues/team members and end-use representatives.
• Experience using at least one of the following financial management information systems: Tyler Munis Enterprise ERP, Bisan Financial Information System, Fundwear, Freebalance, Onesolution, Microsoft. If there is no specific experience with these systems, demonstrated experience with other financial management information systems.

Junior Accountant/Auditor:

At least one to two years' experience in professional accounting work, which includes the following:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a bachelor's degree in Finance or Business, with 24 semester hours in accounting, is required.
• Experience in reviewing financial and accounting transactions and extensive historical records relating to calculating general ledger balances with emphasis on investment accounting.
• Experience in providing financial transaction research and analysis activities, which may include the review of individual plan work papers and all documentation necessary to provide an adequate audit trail or transactions that support a plan's balance.
• Experience in the use of Excel, Word, and/or other software packages.
• Experience using at least one of the following financial management information systems: Tyler Munis Enterprise ERP, Bisan Financial Information System, Fundwear, Freebalance, Onesolution, Microsoft. If there is no experience with these systems, demonstrated experience with other financial management information systems.

What RMA Offers:

• Competitive base salary + 401K match
• Health and Wellness Benefit Package
• Regular firm-sponsored team-building events
• Tight-knit professional community and social atmosphere

Offered Benefits:

• Heath, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Coaching and Mentoring Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefit Accounts (CBA)
• Professional Membership and Certification Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Plan

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

RMA Associates is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetics, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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