Ascension LLC is seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant / Auditor to support mission-critical financial management, accounting, and audit readiness activities for a federal client. This role is essential to ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial data, reports, and internal controls that directly support program oversight, regulatory compliance, and executive decision-making.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned accounting or audit professional with deep knowledge of federal financial management standards, strong analytical skills, and the ability to operate independently in a complex, compliance-driven environment. This position is well-suited for individuals who thrive in structured environments, are detail-oriented by nature, and bring both technical expertise and sound professional judgment to their work.

This role plays a critical part in helping the client maintain audit readiness, address findings, and strengthen financial governance processes in alignment with federal laws, regulations, and policies.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Senior Accountant / Auditor provides expert-level accounting, auditing, and financial analysis support to ensure compliance with applicable federal financial management regulations, standards, and internal controls. The role supports financial reporting, audit preparation and response, internal control assessments, and reconciliation activities across programs and funding streams.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of federal accounting principles, audit methodologies, and compliance frameworks. They are expected to work with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities, and proactively identify and resolve financial discrepancies or control weaknesses.

Key characteristics for success in this role include strong attention to detail, professional skepticism, analytical rigor, sound documentation practices, and the ability to communicate complex financial issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with federal financial systems, audit tools, and structured financial processes is essential to effectively support the customer’s mission.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• Analyze and reconcile financial transactions, accounts, and balances to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare, review, and validate financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Support internal and external audits by assembling documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and tracking corrective actions
• Evaluate internal controls and financial processes to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Review expenditures and obligations for compliance with federal laws, regulations, and agency policies
• Assist with audit readiness activities, including walkthroughs, control testing, and remediation planning
• Document financial processes, procedures, and control activities in accordance with federal standards
• Collaborate with program, budget, and acquisition staff to resolve financial issues and discrepancies
• Monitor audit findings, corrective action plans, and remediation timelines
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support leadership decision-making