Senior Accounting Consultant (Secret Clearance & CPA)

$80,355 - $133,925/Yr

Deloitte - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Accounting Consultant role at Deloitte involves providing critical support to government clients in optimizing their accounting and financial reporting operations. This position emphasizes problem-solving and technical expertise in accounting and internal controls, aiming to enhance financial management activities and address urgent finance transformation needs. The consultant will work in a team-focused environment, contributing to various projects while also focusing on personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist with financial statement compilation and reporting efforts
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies in work processes and innovative approaches to completing scope of work
• Participate in team problem-solving efforts and other ideas to solve client issues
• Maintain responsibility for completion and accuracy of work products
• Assist in proposal development, as needed
• Actively expand consulting skills and professional development through training courses, mentoring, and daily interaction with clients
• Support ad hoc requests such as researching topical accounting/auditing issues, developing and reviewing position papers, providing integration support, etc.
• Identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness of financial business processes
• Assist clients in analyzing projects and programs to identify risks and help develop, apply, and monitor mitigations

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited United States college or university (Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Information Systems)
• Experience performing financial statement audits and/or auditability assessments
• 3+ years of experience improving government accounting and transaction processes
• Possess an Active Secret Clearance
• Hold an Active CPA license
• Ability to travel up to 40% on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Ability to perform job responsibilities that requires professionals to co-locate in person 4-5 days per week
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with U.S. government financial accounting systems
• Consulting experience in business process improvement, financial management policies and procedures, financial system integrations, etc.
• Knowledge of OMB Circular A-134 or A-11 documentation testing and reporting requirements

Benefits

• Discretionary annual incentive program based on individual and organizational performance
• Professional development opportunities including training courses and mentorship
• Diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that empowers unique perspectives
• Opportunities for skill building and leadership roles