Junior Federal Financial Improvement Consultant

Orchard•Austin, TX

6d•$45,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

@Orchard LLC has an immediate need for early career Finance and Audit Consultants to support the U.S. Army’s Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness initiatives, which are focused on strengthening financial reporting, audit response, remediation, and sustainment efforts across Army organizations and service providers. This role supports targeted mission areas where the Army requires specialized financial expertise, including: Real Property accountability and reporting - Fort Sam (TX) or Shaw Air Force Base (SC). Financial management support to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA DEC) – DC Metro Area. Military Pay (MILPAY) and/or Civilian Pay (CIVPAY) financial operations support – DC Metro Area You will join a team of consultants dedicated to improving the accuracy, reliability, and auditability of Army financial data while supporting mission-critical operations. If you are looking to get a start in Federal Consulting, this is your opportunity!

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in Federal financial management, or commercial finance and accounting. A paid internship can count towards the experience requirement.
You must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance.
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field (or qualifying experience instead of degree, as applicable).

Nice To Haves

Prior client-facing consulting experience is preferred.
Experience supporting at least one of the following areas is preferred, but not required: Real Property Financial Management. DASA DEC financial operations. Military Pay (MILPAY) and/or Civilian Pay (CIVPAY).
Experience working with general ledgers, financial statements, reconciliations, audit artifacts, or financial systems.
Proficiency with data tools such as SQL, Python, Databricks, Power Platform, or similar technologies.
Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills

Responsibilities

Support financial reporting, audit response, and remediation activities.
Perform reconciliations, data validation, and financial analysis across assigned functional areas.
Support Real Property accountability and reporting initiatives (as applicable)
Assist DASA DEC audit remediation and reporting (as applicable).
Support MILPAY and/or CIVPAY financial process remediation, reconciliations, and audit documentation (as applicable).
Analyze large financial datasets and leverage data tools to improve accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinate with government stakeholders to ensure deliverables align with Army priorities and audit requirements