BizFirst LLC · 1 month ago
DCSA \- Cost Accounting Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelBizFirst LLC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cost Accounting Specialist to join their team. This role is crucial for enhancing financial transparency and improving decision-making through a new cost accounting implementation initiative across agency programs.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Play a supporting role in the design, development, and implementation of a new agency-wide cost accounting methodology to provide granular insights into program and operational costs
Perform research across different federal regulatory frameworks to inform implementation efforts, including FMR, USSGL, and SFFAS
Author key sections of the Implementation Whitepaper, providing subject matter expertise on best-practice cost accounting frameworks and detailing the proposed methodologies for client approval
Support in defining assessment criteria, analyzing the current state, and creating a strategic roadmap for achieving future state objectives in line with the development and application of a Cost Accounting Maturity Model
Support in the functional development of the methods and processes for capturing direct and indirect costs for major programs, including definition of business rules, calculation logic, and reporting requirements
Support with ad-hoc efforts, including the development of presentation materials, performance of data analysis, and development of recommendations, both relating to Cost Accounting, as well as other Federal Accounting related topics
Qualification
Required
Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques, with experience in handling large datasets
Proficient in data visualization and dashboard development using Power BI
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to various stakeholders
Proactive and detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills
Self-motivated and able to prioritize workload effectively
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; preferred experience with dashboarding tools such as MS PowerBI
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
CPA, CGFM, or CDFM certification is highly desirable
In-depth understanding and practical application of the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL)
Proven experience working in a federal financial management environment
Proficiency with the Treasury Financial Manual (TFM), DoW Financial Management Regulation (FMR) and other OMB circulars and GAO standards
Experience with federal financial management systems, ideally Oracle DAI
Company
BizFirst LLC
BizFirst helps organizations hire the people they need without unnecessary complexity.
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase