Federal Civilian Agencies Senior Consultant
About The Position
Support USDA Rural Development financial operations through accounting, reconciliations, reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness. Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations, including General Ledger, FBWT, SF-224, adjusted trial balance, financial statement, and DATA Act reconciliations. Analyze accounting and financial data, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions. Prepare journal entries, accruals, account analyses, supporting schedules, and financial reporting deliverables. Support Treasury reporting, financial systems validation, and financial data quality reviews. Develop audit-ready documentation and support responses to audit and oversight requests. Contribute to process improvements, documentation, training, and special projects.
Requirements
- Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Four (4+) plus years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit support, or government financial management.
- Experience with General Ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with financial systems and large datasets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CGFM, CMA, CDFM, or other relevant professional certification.
- Prior consulting experience supporting federal clients.
- Additional years of accounting, financial management, or audit experience.
- Experience with federal accounting, Treasury reporting, DATA Act reporting, FBWT, SF-224, and financial statement support.
- Experience supporting USDA or other federal civilian agencies.
- Experience supporting audits, internal controls, compliance reviews, and corrective action efforts.
Responsibilities
- Support USDA Rural Development financial operations through accounting, reconciliations, reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness.
- Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations, including General Ledger, FBWT, SF-224, adjusted trial balance, financial statement, and DATA Act reconciliations.
- Analyze accounting and financial data, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, account analyses, supporting schedules, and financial reporting deliverables.
- Support Treasury reporting, financial systems validation, and financial data quality reviews.
- Develop audit-ready documentation and support responses to audit and oversight requests.
- Contribute to process improvements, documentation, training, and special projects.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
