General Ledger & Accounts Payable Senior Associate

About the role

EY’s Government & Infrastructure practice is seeking a General Ledger/Accounts Payable Senior Associate to support day‑to‑day ledger, AP and expense operations for federal, state, local and education clients. The role reports to both the G&I General Ledger Assistant Director and the Accounts Payable & Expense Assistant Director.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger structures, ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS and EY policies, and prepare journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Perform balance‑sheet and income‑statement reconciliations, investigate variances, and execute sub‑period, month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close activities.
• Support accounts payable voucher processing, expense report reviews, vendor master maintenance and subledger reconciliation.
• Assist internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation and responding to requests.
• Participate in Costpoint system enhancements, testing, and process‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• 3+ years of government contracting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, look‑ups).