Federal Staff Accounting Consultant

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a detail-oriented accountant to support a federal client within our Finance & Accounting Consulting group in McLean, VA. The role focuses on technical accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory guidance interpretation, supporting day-to-day federal operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting with at least two years of related experience, familiarity with federal concepts, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; client approval may be requested for degree type outside of Accounting.
• Two (2) years of accounting or financial management experience in a CFO-level or similar environment.
• Knowledge of Federal accounting concepts, FAR, CFO Act, GPRA, GMRA, FISMA, TFM and related OMB guidance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support advisory team with financial management and reporting for a federal client.
• Research and analyze technical and general ledger accounting; prepare federal financial statements and notes.
• Verify accuracy and validity of accounting transactions including USSGL accounts and fund balance with Treasury.
• Prepare and review documents for accuracy and balance subsidiary ledgers; perform reconciliations.

Skills

Federal accounting concepts

Public Trust clearance

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Ability to interpret guidance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Job Family :

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

The 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 to include technical accounting and financial reporting activities at a federal client. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting comprehensive research and analysis of technical and general ledger accounting and preparations of federal financial statements and notes.
• Reading, interpreting, and developing financial management regulatory and/or accounting guidance and procedural documents.
• Verifying 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.
• Preparing and reviewing 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 United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL) accounts.

What You Will Need :

• 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 with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; client approval may be requested for degree type outside of Accounting.
• TWO (2) years of experience in accounting, financial management, interpreting, and/or analyzing data and developing business requirements for a financial accounting team or similar in a Certified Financial Officer (CFO) level organization or similar financial/budgeting environment.
• Knowledge of Federal accounting concepts and standards, Federal procurement concepts (including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Act, Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), Government Management Reform Act (GMRA), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Treasury Financial Manual (TFM), and relevant Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars and bulletins on financial accounting and internal and system controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Organized with the ability to prioritize work and exercise independence judgment, wisdom, and initiative.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• 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)).

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• 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 PlanBasic 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.