BDO USA, LLP
Senior Accountant - Public Sector, Federal Civilian
BDO USA, LLP, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Job Summary
BDO is seeking an experienced professional to support a federal agency with day-to-day financial management operations. The areas of support may include technical accounting, financial support, financial reporting, policy and compliance, and program analysis.
Job Duties
Conducts comprehensive research and analysis of technical and general ledger accounting and preparations of federal financial statements and notes
Performs critical analysis skills in reading, interpreting, and developing financial management regulatory and/or accounting guidance and procedural documents
Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO's dynamic public sector client base
Assists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives with guidance from Public Sector leadership
Supports task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes
Supports problem solving and fact finding, while working side by side with experienced team members, management, and client leadership
Supports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives
Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion; supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned tasks
Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations
Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions
Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
Attends relevant training, seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client's needs and changes in the industry
Supports recruiting efforts by identifying and referring potential candidates
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
Serves as a mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Education
Bachelor's Degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, Management, or Business, preferred
Experience
Five (5) or more years of federal accounting experience at a cabinet-level federal agency, required
Experience with preparing financial products or reports, preferred
Experience analyzing data from multiple sources, preferred
Experience supporting federal government agencies, preferred
Experience working at a professional services firm, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)
Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required
Relevant Professional certification, such as CPA, CGFM, or CDFM, preferred
Software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required
Language(s)
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to support possible project-related travel, as needed
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus
Ability to follow instructions as directed
Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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 - $105,000 Maryland Range: $90,000 - $105,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $105,000
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Job Duties
Conducts comprehensive research and analysis of technical and general ledger accounting and preparations of federal financial statements and notes
Performs critical analysis skills in reading, interpreting, and developing financial management regulatory and/or accounting guidance and procedural documents
Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO's dynamic public sector client base
Assists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives with guidance from Public Sector leadership
Supports task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes
Supports problem solving and fact finding, while working side by side with experienced team members, management, and client leadership
Supports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives
Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion; supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned tasks
Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations
Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions
Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
Attends relevant training, seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client's needs and changes in the industry
Supports recruiting efforts by identifying and referring potential candidates
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
Serves as a mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Education
Bachelor's Degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, Management, or Business, preferred
Experience
Five (5) or more years of federal accounting experience at a cabinet-level federal agency, required
Experience with preparing financial products or reports, preferred
Experience analyzing data from multiple sources, preferred
Experience supporting federal government agencies, preferred
Experience working at a professional services firm, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)
Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required
Relevant Professional certification, such as CPA, CGFM, or CDFM, preferred
Software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required
Language(s)
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to support possible project-related travel, as needed
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus
Ability to follow instructions as directed
Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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 - $105,000 Maryland Range: $90,000 - $105,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $105,000
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