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

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Accountant to support the advisory team in delivering financial management services for a federal client. You will conduct technical accounting and prepare federal financial statements and notes, ensuring accuracy of fund balances with Treasury, accounts receivable, obligations, disbursements, and related USSGL accounts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting and at least two years of accounting experience within CFO-level environments, plus knowledge of federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Two years of accounting/financial management experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Federal accounting concepts and related regulations (FAR, CFO Act, GPRA, GMRA, FISMA, TFM, OMB bullets).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support advisory team with financial management services for federal clients, including technical accounting and financial reporting.
• Research and analyze technical and general ledger accounting; prepare federal financial statements and notes.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of accounting functions and USSGL accounts; perform reconciliations and journal vouchers.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Family:Finance & Accounting ConsultingTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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. 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