Ascension LLC is seeking a Journeyman Accountant / Auditor to support mission-critical financial management, audit readiness, and compliance activities for a federal client. This role is essential to ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of financial operations that directly support program execution, regulatory compliance, and stewardship of public funds.

The ideal candidate is a mid-level accounting or auditing professional with demonstrated experience supporting federal financial environments. This individual should bring strong analytical skills, a working knowledge of federal accounting standards, and the ability to independently execute accounting and audit tasks while collaborating effectively with government stakeholders and contractor team members.

This role is well-suited for candidates who thrive in structured yet evolving environments, value accuracy and accountability, and are motivated by contributing to programs with real public impact.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Journeyman Accountant / Auditor provides hands-on support across accounting, auditing, and financial analysis functions in support of the client’s financial management objectives. The role focuses on reviewing financial records, validating transactions, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and policies.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, methodical, and dependable, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions. They should be comfortable working with minimal supervision, managing multiple priorities, and coordinating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This role supports activities such as audit preparation and response, internal controls review, financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance monitoring. The candidate is expected to apply sound accounting judgment, follow established processes, and leverage standard government financial systems and tools to support accurate and timely financial operations.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• Review accounting records, financial statements, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Analyze financial transactions to ensure proper classification and adherence to federal accounting standards
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to audit inquiries, and tracking findings
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and subsidiary records to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, schedules, and summaries for government stakeholders
• Evaluate internal controls and financial processes to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Document financial procedures, audit results, and corrective action plans as required
• Coordinate with program staff, finance teams, and auditors to support timely financial execution
• Apply applicable regulations, policies, and guidance, including GAAP and federal financial management standards