Ernst & Young

Government and Public Sector - ACE - Assurance - Analyst

Ernst & Young$64K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
  • U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain secret clearance
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn Tableau and Visio

Responsibilities

  • Manage the administration of audit reporting and documentation
  • Analyze financial statements to identify potential audit issues
  • Apply accounting concepts to client situations
  • Supervise documentation and execution of audit procedures
  • Enhance audit techniques and provide recommendations
  • Perform financial and audit data analytics
  • Maintain relationships with stakeholders across EY functional groups

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits package based on performance
  • Flexible vacation policy with personal circumstances considered
  • Health (medical and dental) and retirement (pension and 401(k)) plans
  • Team-led and leader-enabled hybrid work model with in-person engagement
  • Paid time off for designated holidays and family care needs
Full Job Description
From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst& Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

The opportunity

The Service Delivery Center is made up of high-performing, US-based resources who work closely with our experienced professionals to deliver project-based work and managed services to our federal clients. The Service Delivery Center is a core component of the Government & Public Sector practice (GPS). This position assists the Assurance team by completing auditing report and documentation tasks, auditing tasks and support tasks. In this position, Analysts will add to skills related to Assurance and will supervise tasks performed by Associate Analyst I and Associate Analyst IIs (AAs).

Your key responsibilities
• Assist with managing the administration of audit reporting and documentation by compiling data, analyzing results, developing reports, and reviewing results developed by AAs
• Identify potential audit issues or unusual relationships from analysis of financial statements and raise the issue to the supervisor (senior, manager or senior manager) for resolution
• Apply accounting and auditing concepts to client situations
• Assist in managing the documentation and execution of specific audit procedures by maintaining document control, compiling data and documentation, and reviewing results developed by AAs
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit techniques and provide recommendation to the supervisor
• Complete and/or supervise the development of audit and accounting client deliverables
• Perform financial and audit data analytics
• Assist in monitoring project scope and schedule and the progress of client engagement deliverables by tracking progress in MS Project, identifying potential risks of missed deliverable deadlines, compiling status reports and developing team status reports
• Assist with monitoring cost management of projects and engagements by tracking expenditures, calculating metrics, compiling data, developing reports, and reviewing results developed by AAs
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders across other EY functional groups
• Meet engagement project expectations defined by project and engagement stakeholders
• Identify, communicate and address project risks, assumptions and constraints
• Collect and document client financial and audit data for weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting
• Execute on and deliver engagement specific tasks as directed
• Review Associate Analyst I and Associate Analyst II work as needed or as directed
• Communicate the progress of the assigned tasks on a period basis to the supervisor
• Communicate with the client in connection with executing audit procedures, as necessary

Skills and attributes for success
• Intellectual curiosity and strong sense of professional skepticism
• Ability to quickly grasp complex processes involving multiple stakeholders and information systems
• Effective teaming and collaboration with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets

To qualify for the role, you must have
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or other related field
• United States citizenship; and must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher
• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to determine if projects are meeting milestone deadlines and budget requirements
• Experience in analyzing and solving problems
• Experience working with accounting, business management and/or technology concepts
• Confidence in working with a nationally distributed team
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint),
• Ability to become proficient with Tableau and Visio
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and follow up on open issues
• Excellent English language skills both written and verbal
• Flexibility to travel up to 20%

Ideally, you'll also have
• CPA, CGFM or CDFM certifications

What we look for

We are looking for people who strive to lead themselves, their teams, and their communities, people who can foster effective team work to drive results. We're interested in authentic communicators with the ability to collaborate with EY colleagues across various teams who want to develop personally and professionally in a dynamic organization.

What we offer you
At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
  • We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $64,200 to $105,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $77,200 to $120,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
  • Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
  • Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • Consistent with EY's collaborative working model, the role is expected to include 60% in-person engagement in support of effective teaming and delivery, subject to client and business requirements.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young (EY) is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries. The firm was founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. EY is committed to building a better working world by helping its clients solve their toughest challenges, and by creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
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