MWR Senior Accountant

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking an MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) Senior Accountant to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The MWR Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing and managing accounting functions and financial reporting for Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) operations. This individual ensures compliance with regulatory standards and Navy requirements and upholds a strong focus on customer service and administrative excellence. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Preparing and maintaining a comprehensive accounting calendar that identifies the date of the end of each accounting month.

Generating and submitting financial reports—including reports from systems such as SAP, FoodTrak, Micros, and AIMS—in accordance with CNIC schedule requirements for monthly and annual financial book closings.

Preparing Uniform Funding Management Memorandum of Agreement (UFM MOA) billing by consolidating and reporting accumulated expenses by expense elements, with supporting documentation on Form 1034 (Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other than Personal), in accordance with the AIMS User's Handbook.

Ensuring compliance with Navy guidance under CNICINST 1710.3—Operation of MWR Programs, Chapter 1, Section 114, for all related accounting operations.

Handling revenue tracking, expense allocation, and other financial management activities necessary for MWR program success.

Ensuring customer service excellence by participating in and applying training equivalent to the Navy’s MWR Star Service, Achieving Extraordinary Customer Relations (AECR) program.

Ensuring the proper management of hazardous materials, including adherence to required procedures for handling and storage, and maintaining current CPR certification.

Performing financial reconciliations, analyses, and audits for all MWR-related accounts and operations to ensure accountability and compliance with governing standards.

Maintaining accurate and complete financial records and preparing reports for submission to stakeholders in accordance with predetermined deadlines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Relevant accounting or financial management experience in a leadership or senior accounting role.

Familiarity with accounting systems such as SAP, FoodTrak, Micros, and AIMS, as well as any equivalent financial systems.

Proven experience in preparing financial reports and managing billing requirements in accordance with federal regulations, such as the AIMS User’s Handbook.

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or willingness to complete the required certification.

Understanding of customer service programs, and completion of or willingness to complete training equivalent to the Navy’s MWR Star Service, AECR course.

Knowledge of the principles for handling and storing hazardous materials as required under CNICINST 1710.3, Chapter 1, Section 114.

High school diploma or equivalent; advanced education in accounting, finance, or a related field is highly desirable.

Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.
Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Prior experience managing financial operations in support of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs or equivalent systems.

Knowledge of Navy MWR operational standards and familiarity with CNICINST 1710.3 guidance.

Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce.

Exceptional organizational, analytical, and leadership skills to manage complex accounting systems and procedures effectively.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
 
Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
 
Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.
 
Working Environment
This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements. 
 
Physical Requirements
Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.