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Senior Accountant – Public Sector, Federal Civilian
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Job Description 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
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
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.” Click here to find out more!
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"
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Accounting
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Senior Accountant – Public Sector, Federal Civilian
role at
BDO USA
Job Description 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
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
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.” Click here to find out more!
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"
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Accounting
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