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BDO USA · 14 hours ago

Financial Analyst Lead – Public Sector, Federal Civilian

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

BDO USA is a prominent accounting and advisory firm that offers a dynamic work environment where employees are valued for their individuality. The Financial Analyst Lead position involves performing financial reporting activities, analyzing trial balances, and providing audit liaison services to support the preparation of accurate financial statements for federal civilian clients.

AccountingConsultingFinancial Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supports completeness and accuracy of trial balances for the GTAS transmission and compliance with Treasury reporting requirements

Reconciles accounts and compiles data for journalizing off-ledger accounts into the agency’s accounting system

Analyze the agency’s trial balances and provide appropriate technical assistance and recommendations to ensure accuracy and completeness

Compiles and documents required footnote disclosures for financial statement preparation, as well as required supplementary information, required supplementary stewardship information, and other accompanying information

Compiles elimination, adjusting entries, and other adjustments as required for the completeness and accuracy for the agency’s consolidated financial statements

Prepares agency financial statements and analysis including tie-point results, abnormal balances. Provide support and recommendations for errors or variances noted during the monthly financial analysis

Provides technical expertise on the general ledger matters including accounting line rollovers, payroll, General Fund Receipt Account (GFRA) postings and cancelling appropriations

Provides audit liaison services, including audit resolution and responses to NFRs, significant deficiencies, material weaknesses

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

Assists in the preparation of presentation materials

Prepares, edits, and assembles reports required for meetings and presentations

Works effectively with other branches and divisions within the organization to accomplish tasks

Provides assistance, as needed, with special projects

Obtains necessary information from appropriate source(s) to complete assigned tasks and share information with others as needed

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

Supports and reviews work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client

Completes other ad hoc assignments, as determined by government managers

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 business development meetings and/or proposal development process with guidance from Public Practice leadership

Other duties as required

Qualification

Financial managementFederal financial reportingAccounting standards knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyAudit liaison servicesInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred

Ten (10) or more years of experience in financial management, accounting, and financial reporting, required

Experience supporting federal agencies with financial management, accounting, and financial reporting, required

Knowledge of and experience with Federal financial reporting, financial statements, accounting requirements, USSGL, posting logic, and execution of complex financial data analysis, required

Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), required

Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills

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 with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc