Assurance Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority

BDO USA; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Senior Consultant for the Public Housing Authority sector to manage full-cycle general accounting and light consulting for housing clients. You will lead the preparation of subsidy applications, review workpapers, and ensure compliance with HUD and client requirements.

The role includes budgeting on engagements, on-boarding and client delivery phases, and clear communication with clients and supervisors. CPA licensing progress is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; focus in Accounting preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience; public accounting preferred.
• Actively pursuing CPA licensing is required; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle general accounting and light consulting for clients in affordable housing.
• Lead preparation and submission of housing subsidy applications and federal funding.
• Review workpapers and ensure client requirements and quality standards.
• Assist in budgeting on engagements and manage time entries.
• Communicate findings and proposals to clients and supervise staff.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Budgeting

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting applications

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority is responsible for performing and overseeing the full cycle general accounting function and light consulting for clients in the affordable housing sector.

Job Duties

• Makes constructive suggestions to improve client programs and policies


• Reviews workpapers and other work products that meets the client's requirements and PHA quality standards


• Researches program regulations and presents findings to clients


• Leads the preparation and submission of housing subsidy applications and federal funding for programs for clients


• Provides basic and advanced accounting services to clients including year-end and monthly reconciliation and other HUD financial reporting and compliance items, etc.


• Comprehends common financial statements and prepares draft financial information for review


• Conducts basic financial statement analysis and understands the finance and accounting functions generally performed by a business


• Assists in managing budgets on engagements to complete work timely and within clients' expected cost


• Plans basic engagements to include on-boarding and client delivery phases and develops an understanding of engagement economics (i.e., billing and time entry) and adheres to best practices


• Interacts with clients to gain information, documents, and data necessary to complete assigned tasks


• Identifies and organizes clients' financial information, prepares common financial reports and other schedules as requested, and formats reports so they are easily read and understood by BDO management and clients


• Reviews client information for accuracy and uses deductive reasoning to identify anomalies or gaps and communicates significant client issues to supervisor


• Supports drafting proposals and other documents explaining proposed solutions to clients


• Articulates BDO's value proposition and understands our target market/client profile


• Applies our processes, systems, technology, and resources to manage workflow and ensures proper documentation and workpapers


• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coaches less experienced consultants


• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to consultants


• Supervises the work assignments of consultants with engagement team

Education

• Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Accounting, preferred

Experience

• Three (3) or more years of accounting experience, required


• Three (3) or more years of experience in public accounting, preferred


• One (1) or more years of supervisory experience, preferred

License/Certifications

• Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing, required


• CPA, preferred

Software

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required


• Experience with various accounting applications and research tools, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid understanding of all stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company


• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations


• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels, both within the client organization and the firm


• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment


• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and the ability to break down complex issues and implement appropriate resolutions


• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy


• Understanding of Grant Programs and related rules and regulations


• Solid project management skills


• Ability to visit the office, as needed

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $90,000 - $100,000

Maryland Range: $90,000 - $100,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $100,000

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients


• Empowering team members to explore their full potential


• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities


• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs


• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities


• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional \"benefits\".


• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

\"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability\"