Federal Civilian Agencies Senior Consultant

Travel Required: Up to 10%. Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust.

About the role

Support USDA Rural Development financial operations through accounting, reconciliations, reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations, including General Ledger, FBWT, SF-224, adjusted trial balance, financial statement, and DATA Act reconciliations.
• Analyze accounting and financial data, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, account analyses, supporting schedules, and financial reporting deliverables.
• Support Treasury reporting, financial systems validation, and financial data quality reviews.
• Develop audit-ready documentation and support responses to audit and oversight requests.
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation, training, and special projects.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Four (4+) plus years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit support, or government financial management.
• Experience with General Ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with financial systems and large datasets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office.

Qualifications

• CPA, CGFM, CMA, CDFM, or other relevant professional certification.
• Prior consulting experience supporting federal clients.
• Additional years of accounting, financial management, or audit experience.
• Experience with federal accounting, Treasury reporting, DATA Act reporting, FBWT, SF-224, and financial statement support.
• Experience supporting USDA or other federal civilian agencies.
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, compliance reviews, and corrective action efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend