Federal Accounting Specialists

Fix.
Stabilize.
Transform.

Scott Accounting LLC delivers senior-level accounting leadership for federal agencies and federally-funded nonprofit organizations. We bring structure, clarity, and accountability to complex financial environments, and we build fixes that last.

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Audit Readiness
Internal Controls
Financial Reporting
By the numbers
20+
Years of federal accounting experience
8
Consecutive clean audit opinions led
$450M+
Global federal agency financials directed
WOSB
SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business
About the Firm

Federal compliance expertise, led at the senior level.

Trina Scott, Founder and Principal of Scott Accounting LLC
Trina Scott
Founder and Principal, Scott Accounting LLC

Scott Accounting LLC is a Maryland-based accounting consultancy built for the federal compliance environment. The firm serves federal agencies and federally-funded nonprofit organizations that need financial reporting, controls, and audit readiness they can rely on.

Founded by Trina Scott, former Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting at the Peace Corps, the firm brings two decades of federal accounting leadership to every engagement. Trina spearheaded federal lease accounting adoption under SFFAS 54, delivered a clean audit opinion in year one, and holds an M.S. in Accounting from American University and the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) designation.

The firm holds accountability for quality, accuracy, and client outcomes from the first conversation to the final handoff.

Federal Compliance Expertise
Grounded in federal financial management standards, with a focus on clean month-end closes, accurate financial statement analysis, and compliance with GAAP and FASAB.
Built for Complex Environments
Rapid growth, leadership transitions, operational demands, and compliance pressure create real accounting challenges. The firm steps in and establishes order without disrupting operations.
Senior-Led Delivery
The firm designs the fix and oversees its execution, whether by your staff, a qualified subcontractor, or a new hire. You get senior accountability and the capacity to get the work done.
Structured Engagements
Engagements are scoped, documented, and time-boxed. Clients always know the status, the standard, and who is responsible.
Core Services

What Scott Accounting delivers.

Every engagement is grounded in federal compliance and built for organizations that require accuracy, accountability, and senior-level financial leadership.

01
Audit Readiness and Remediation
Pre-audit preparation, finding remediation, and corrective action plan development for federal program audits.
02
Internal Controls
Design, assessment, and documentation of internal controls aligned to federal standards and organizational risk tolerance.
03
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and board and leadership reporting aligned to GAAP and FASAB standards.
04
Month-End Close Design
Structured close processes, reconciliation frameworks, and documentation that produce clean, timely, well-supported results every period.
05
Policies and Procedures
Accounting policies and procedures aligned to federal financial management standards and your organization's operating needs.
Our Approach

Three outcomes. Four phases.

Fix.
Audit findings, backlogs, reconciliations, and statement errors resolved, with clarity restored to the accounting record.
Stabilize.
A consistent, repeatable close, working controls, and clear policies that produce clean results every period.
Transform.
What already works, improved and extended: analytics that inform decisions, workflows that run leaner, and proven processes ready to scale with your organization.
How the firm delivers it
Client Voice: Process Hand-off and Training
“

She has a wonderful way of making complicated processes feel simple and manageable.

I truly enjoyed working with Trina. She is not only highly professional and knowledgeable, but she also has a wonderful way of making complicated processes feel simple and manageable. Her instructions were clear, organized, and easy to follow.

When I had questions or concerns, Trina was attentive, patient, and supportive. She took the time to walk me through everything step by step, which gave me confidence and peace of mind with this intercompany process.

She seems to have a strong commitment to helping and ensuring I fully understand each step, which is something I greatly appreciate. I wholeheartedly recommend Trina’s services to anyone looking for expert guidance and exceptional customer care.

Staff Accountant, Marian House
Engagement Options

Retainers built around senior-level accountability.

Engagements are structured and scoped around outcomes rather than hourly task completion.

Core Offering
Stabilizer Retainer
Ongoing Oversight
Monthly retainer for organizations that need consistent senior-level accounting oversight, federal compliance support, and financial reporting accountability.
  • Federal compliance review and monitoring
  • Monthly close and reconciliation oversight
  • Audit readiness assessment
  • Internal controls review
  • Senior-level escalation and advisory support
Fractional Controller Retainer
Strategic Financial Leadership
For organizations that need controller-level leadership without a full-time hire, focused on financial integrity, reporting accuracy, and operational control.
  • Controller-level financial oversight
  • Financial statement review and analysis
  • Audit readiness support
  • Internal controls design and documentation
  • Leadership reporting and decision support
Project-based engagements are available for defined scope work. Contact the firm to discuss fit.
Contact

Ready to Fix. Stabilize. Transform. your accounting environment?

Engagements begin with a complimentary consultation to assess fit and scope.

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Email
info@scottaccountingllc.com
Location
Maryland | Washington, DC
Service Area
MD, DC + Nationwide Remote
UEI | NAICS
RYY1VRPDEPE3 | 541219, 541618
Certification
WOSB Certified (SBA)
Fix. Stabilize. Transform. Scott Accounting LLC  |  www.scottaccountingllc.com  |  Maryland