Budgetary Accounting & Reporting SME Jobs
Senior-Level Budgetary Accounting & Reporting Subject Matter Expert (SME)
CSCI Consulting is seeking a senior-level Budgetary Accounting & Reporting Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Statement of Budgetary Resources (SBR) audit remediation efforts by identifying root causes of audit findings, resolving budgetary discrepancies, and implementing durable process, data, and control improvements. This role directly supports audit examinations by delivering audit-ready reconciliations, documentation, and internal control enhancements related to budget execution and SBR reporting.
Responsibilities
- Lead budget execution and SBR reporting activities, including SF 132/133 analysis, tie-outs, and reconciliation of SBR balances to source systems.
- Support SBR audit remediation by identifying root causes of findings, resolving discrepancies, and delivering audit-ready documentation and PBC support.
- Perform high-level budgetary and USSGL reconciliations, ensuring alignment between budgetary and proprietary accounting and compliance with federal standards.
- Assess and strengthen internal controls and business processes supporting budgetary reporting and auditability.
- Partner with functional and system stakeholders to improve data quality, transaction traceability, and sustainable audit outcomes.
- Provide subject-matter expertise on federal appropriations, budgetary accounting, and DoD financial policy in support of complex client challenges.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience: Extensive background in DoD budgetary accounting and financial statement preparation
- Direct experience with SF 132, SF 133, and SBR reporting requirements is mandatory
- Expert-level mastery of USSGL, SFIS, and DoD financial systems (e.g., GFEBS, DEAMS, NERP, or similar)
- Proven ability to interpret and apply complex Posting Logic and federal financial regulations
- Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required
- Location: Hybrid three days onsite at the Pentagon (Washington, D.C. area)
- Professional Attributes: Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
- Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional presence
Preferred Skills
- Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
- Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
- Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
- Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value
- Past experience working with a Federal agency
- Department of War experience is a plus!
About CSCI
CSCI is an award-winning information technology and financial management consulting firm founded on one simple philosophy: "Do what is right, always." We apply this philosophy across all elements of our growing business, from delivering world-class services for customers to providing an environment where associates thrive both personally and professionally. At CSCI, work and fun aren't diametrically opposed! At CSCI, our goal is to hire people with proven track records and retain them with an energizing, diverse company culture. We value each associate's natural drive to excel, and we provide them with the freedom to do things their way. CSCI seeks the best and brightest in the industrythose who are ready to move their lives and career forward. Join us today and get excited about Mondays again! Benefits of Working at CSCI
- Competitive salaries
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
- Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar
- Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Team building events
- Professional development support