Federal Accounting Consultant, Secret Clearance with Security Clearance

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Job description

Are you a problem solver who likes to figure out what lies behind the financial numbers? Are you interested in a role that offers an opportunity to provide front line support to our clients? Join our team and begin tackling critical issues at all levels of government in a team-focused environment with an emphasis on personal and professional growth. Now more than ever, organizations need support to address pressing needs in accounting, budgeting/forecasting, financial reporting, assurance, and internal controls. Accounting & Internal Controls (A&IC) is well-positioned to help our clients address their most urgent finance transformation needs. If you are interested in helping organizations effectively managefinancial risks, then our team would be a great fit for you! Work you'll do: Assist clients with optimizing their accounting and financial reporting operations
Advise our clients on technical accounting and internal control matters
Implement technical solutions to improve financial management activities
Assist with financial statement compilation and reporting efforts
Identify opportunities for efficiencies in work process and innovative approaches to completing scope of work
Participate in team problem solving efforts and other ideas to solve client issues
Maintain responsibility for completion and accuracy of work products
Assist in proposal development, as needed
Actively expand consulting skills and professional development through training courses, mentoring, and daily interaction with clients
Support ad hoc requests such as researching topical accounting/auditing issues, developing and reviewing position papers, providing integration support, etc
Identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness of financial business processes
Assist clients in analyzing projects and programs to identify risks and help develop, apply, and monitor mitigations
Review deliverables for accuracy and quality
The Team: Deloitte's Government and Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes-is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of over 15,000+ professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise. Our team provides resources to help clients manage their core accounting and financial reporting functions, as well as solutions to help them achieve their controls and finance transformation aspirations. Our professionals keep up with emerging regulatory guidance along with industry and business trends to assist financial organizations. We develop solutions to data complexities tohelp our clients achieve optimal finance transformation and meet their digital controllership goals and objectives. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited United States college or university (Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Information Systems)
Experience performing financial statement audits and/or auditability assessments
1+ year of experience improving government accounting and transaction processes
Ability to travel up to 40%, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve. Although, expected client work is targeted in the Washington DC metro area.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Preferred Qualifications: Possess an Interim Secret or Secret level clearance, highly preferred
Familiarity with U.S. government financial accounting systems
Consulting experience in any of the following areas: business process improvement, financial management policies and procedures, financial system integrations, etc.
Knowledge of OMB Circular A-134 or A-11 documentation testing and reporting requirements
Certifications including: CPA, CDFM, CGFM, CFA, CIA
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $73,050 to $133,925. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: &IC

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