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BDO USA · 1 week ago

Senior Accountant – Public Sector, Federal Civilian

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

BDO USA is seeking an experienced professional to support a federal agency with day-to-day financial management operations. The role involves technical accounting, financial reporting, policy compliance, and program analysis to ensure effective financial management for public sector clients.

AccountingConsultingFinancial Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

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

Serves as a mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate

Qualification

Federal accounting experienceFinancial reportingProfessional certificationData analysisMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration