Federal Staff Accounting Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement, Learning & Cert

Job summary

Guidehouse in McLean, VA is seeking an experienced Accountant to support the advisory team in federal financial management, providing technical accounting and financial reporting services for a federal client. You will conduct research and analysis of ledger accounts, interpret regulatory guidance, verify accuracy of transactions, and prepare supporting schedules and notes.

A Bachelor’s in Accounting and at least 2 years of related experience with knowledge of FAR, GPRA, GMRA, and FISMA is

Qualifications

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD PUBLIC TRUST; candidates must obtain adjudication prior to onboarding.
• 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 for a CFO level organization.
• Knowledge of Federal accounting concepts and standards, Federal procurement concepts (FAR), CFO Act, GPRA, GMRA, FISMA, TFM, and OMB bulletins.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Organized with the ability to prioritize work and exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Federal accounting concepts

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge (FAR/FISMA/OMB)

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

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.

Job Family

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

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 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

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. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.