Guidehouse

Federal Staff Accounting Consultant

Guidehouse$74K — $124K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
  • 2 years experience in federal financial management or accounting
  • Strong knowledge of federal accounting and procurement concepts
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of technical and general ledger accounting
  • Prepare federal financial statements and notes
  • Interpret and develop accounting guidance and procedural documents
  • Verify accuracy and validity of various accounting transactions
  • Prepare and review accounting documents for correctness and validity

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Full 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 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 a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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Founded
2018

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