(CPA) Senior Accounting Solution Consultant (Secret Clearance Required)

$80,000 - $110,000/Yr

Deloitte - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Join our team and begin tackling critical issues at all levels of government in a team-focused environment with an emphasis on personal and professional growth. Now more than ever, organizations need support to address pressing needs in accounting, budgeting/forecasting, financial reporting, assurance, and internal controls. Accounting & Internal Controls (A&IC) is well-positioned to help our clients address their most urgent finance transformation needs. If you are interested in helping organizations effectively manage financial risks, then our team would be a great fit for you! Are you a problem solver looking to join a dynamic team that utilizes cutting edge approaches and innovative technology to identify and mitigate emerging threats within our client's environment? If you are interested in finding solutions for our clients without the extensive demands of travel, you should consider an opportunity with our US Delivery Center (USDC)! We bring together cohesive teams with a focus on thought diversity and collaborative problem solving to address client challenges efficiently and effectively. The USDC is growing rapidly, and we are actively seeking the right professionals to join our team! In this role, you will analyze financial information, develop effective accounting strategies, ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards, and deliver results that enhance the financial health and performance of our clients' operations. You will assist clients with optimizing their accounting and financial reporting operations, advise them on technical accounting and internal control matters, and implement technical solutions to improve financial management activities. Additionally, you will perform accounting research and provide clear and concise guidance to government clients that is rooted in laws and regulations. You will also support ad hoc requests such as researching topical accounting/auditing issues, developing and reviewing position papers, and providing integration support. Your role will involve identifying ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness of financial business processes and assisting clients in analyzing projects and programs to identify risks and help develop, apply, and monitor mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial information and develop effective accounting strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards.
• Deliver results that enhance the financial health and performance of clients' operations.
• Assist clients with optimizing their accounting and financial reporting operations.
• Advise clients on technical accounting and internal control matters.
• Implement technical solutions to improve financial management activities.
• Perform accounting research and provide clear guidance to government clients.
• Support ad hoc requests such as researching accounting/auditing issues and developing position papers.
• Identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness of financial business processes.
• Assist clients in analyzing projects and programs to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in accounting with a strong understanding of federal accounting practices.
• 3+ years' experience with one or more of the following: Property, Fund Balance with Treasury, Financial Statement Compilation & Reporting, Federal accounting, General Ledger / Data Analytics, Federal Financial Business process, GAAP, OMB A134, OMB A11, CDFM, CGFM, Account Reconciliation Redesign, Budget formulation.
• Must have an active CPA license.
• Must hold an active Secret security clearance.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and federal financial regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Technology/Systems, Business, Finance or another Business-related field.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.