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EY · 3 hours ago

GPS - Financial Accounting Advisory Services - State and Local - Senior

McLean, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

EY is a global leader in assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, and tax services. The Senior role in the Government & Public Sector Financial Accounting Advisory Services team involves consulting with clients on data integrity and quality, and developing expertise in financial reporting and governance to enhance client services.

AccountingAdviceBusiness IntelligenceConsultingFinancial ServicesProfessional Services

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Consulting with clients on data integrity, and improving data quality

Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions

Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues

Understanding our clients' unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible

Qualification

Federal US Governmental GAAPFinancial AuditData AnalyticsCPA CertificationTechnical WritingClient EngagementRisk AssessmentCompliance KnowledgeTeam Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline

At least 3 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience applying Federal US Governmental GAAP, GASB standards, Financial and Single Audit (Subpart F of the OMB Uniform Guidance) of State, Local Government, Higher Educational Institutions and Not for Profit

Pursing a CPA certification

Experience with any of the following: preparation and/or auditing of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Financial audit and Single Audit for State, Local Government, Educational Institutions and Not for Profit (NFP)

Advanced data analytics knowledge, exploratory data mining and data visualization (e.g., Power Pivot, Power BI , etc.)

Strong technical writing skills

A deep understanding of the objectives of compliance requirements of Federal and state grants and research related compliance requirements and control aspects applicable to state and federal grants

A proven record of excellence when managing, mentoring and improving a team of high-performing colleagues

The confidence to assess risk and provide well thought out solutions

Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher