Senior Federal Accounting Consultant

Job Family: Finance & Accounting Consulting

About the role

The senior accountant will support the advisory team in providing a blend of financial management related advisory support services to assist the day-to-day federal financial management operations, including technical accounting and financial reporting activities at a federal client.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of technical and general ledger accounting and preparations of federal financial statements and notes.
• Read, interpret, and develop financial management regulatory and/or accounting guidance and procedural documents.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and validity of a wide variety of accounting functions/transactions including fund balance with Treasury, accounts receivable, obligations, accrued expenditures, disbursements, appropriation refunds, reimbursable orders, earnings, collections, eliminations, and journal vouchers.
• Prepare and review documents from varied sources for accuracy, validity, expenditure limitation, and correct accounting data; balancing and maintaining the subsidiary ledgers; performing various reconciliations such as un-liquidated contractual obligations, fund balance with Treasury, accounts receivable, unfilled customer orders, and other USSGL accounts.
• Develop point papers, briefing materials, graphical presentations, and make formal oral presentations of these materials to all levels of government personnel.
• Educate and inform management in the various alternatives for delivery of financial/operational services.
• Research and implement best practices to remediate and advise on audit findings and internal control deficiencies.
• Provide clear technical direction and guidance to all lower-level personnel, as applicable.
• Research and implement best practices to make recommendations for improved business processes (operational and transactional).

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "Public Trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their Public Trust prior to onboarding. Candidates with an active Public Trust or suitability are preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree; four (4) years of additional professional experience in lieu of Bachelor's.
• Four (4) years of experience in accounting/financial management.
• Recognized as an expert in their specific field(s), including conducting studies, analyzing findings, and making recommendations on substantive operating programs that required applying knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques along with knowledge of the mission, organization, and work processes of the programs and the relationships of administrative support activities.
• Experience performing a wide variety of analytical studies and projects related to management improvement, productivity improvement, management controls, and long-range planning, including developing guidance on techniques for management and methods improvement, analyzing and advising on proposed reorganizations or realignment of functions, and developing manuals and directives covering varying aspects of operations.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and participate in business development activities and internal firm objectives.
• Experience working directly with Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other federal financial management/accounting certification (e.g., Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)/Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)).

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00 - $163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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