Job description:

We are seeking a Junior Accountant to support government accounting and audit efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This role requires residency in, or relocation to, the Virgin Islands, along with frequent travel to additional island territories. You will play a central role in helping jurisdictions meet audit deadlines, strengthen internal controls, and modernize financial operations.

• Develop Work Plans: Create detailed plans outlining the approach for addressing audit backlogs and ensuring timely single audit submissions.
• Establish Communication Plans: Build and manage communication protocols among contractors, insular governments, and independent auditors.
• Support Government Accounting Tasks: Assist with accounting activities directly related to audit readiness and submissions.
• Conduct Audit Project Management:
  • Understand jurisdiction-specific work plans
  • Track project timelines
  • Communicate with audit teams and government entities daily
  • Identify, escalate, and resolve current or potential issues
• Develop Accounting Procedures: Create standardized processes for completing reconciliations on time and with accuracy.
• Improve System Use: Draft procedures for using accounting system modules and generating system reports.

Qualifications:

• 12 years of professional accounting experience, including:
• Reviewing financial or accounting transactions
• Working with general ledger balances and historical financial records
• Conducting financial transaction research and analysis
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, OR in Finance/Business with 24 semester hours in accounting
• Experience reviewing work papers and supporting documentation to establish an audit trail
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and related software
• Experience with at least one financial management information system (FMIS) such as:
  • Tyler Munis Enterprise ERP
  • Bisan
  • Fundwear
  • Freebalance
  • Onesolution
  • Microsoft FMIS
    If no direct experience, demonstrated proficiency in other FMIS platforms is acceptable

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

• Competitive base salary + 401(k) match
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Regular team-building events
• Close-knit, collaborative professional environment
• Mentorship, coaching, and advancement opportunities

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