Senior Consultant

RMA Associates LLC•Arlington, VA

41d•$90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Senior Consultant is responsible for a substantive testing approach by performing extensive, direct testing of transactions and account balances by tracing recorded amounts to supporting evidence and performing other analytical-driven procedures. The objective is not to resolve all findings, but to conclude that the financial systems present fairly, in all material aspects, DLA’s financial position. The substantive approach will include tests of details, physical verification, and substantive analytical procedures (Comparing current financial data against expected results to identify inconsistencies in financial line-item relationships).

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related degree is required.
A minimum of 5 years of work experience specifically related to conducting/preparing a financial and operational statement audit.
Must have a Secret Clearance and be a U.S. Citizen.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, strong critical thinking, high organization, detail orientation, and excellent communication skills.
Proficiency in using audit software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

GAAP / GAGAS / ICOFR experience.
OMB Circulars A-123, A-127, A-134, A-136, and other OMB policies, FASAB, SSAC, and SFFAS experience.
DoD and DLA financial management policies and procedures, DLA policies, systems, and procedures for personnel, acquisition, inventory, property, and material management.
Experience with data analytics and reporting tools such as Alteryx, Qlik, and/or SQL

Responsibilities

Independently performs major segments of client engagements, including internal control advisory procedures such as tests of control design and operating effectiveness, compliance testing, and analytical procedures on financial data for consistency with federal accounting standards.
Conducting detailed examinations of transactions, account balances, and supporting documentation (e.g., invoices, contracts, receipts) to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Provide analytical expertise using highly developed skills in support of various tasks and offering solutions to technical or managerial problems.
High-priority tasks include data analysis, data cleansing and reconciliation, and SFFAS implementation.
Utilize data analytics and automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, SAS, Excel, Power Query) to analyze large datasets, improve reporting efficiency, and perform data validations/reconciliations.
Determine decisions on routine client matters with the assistance of the managers and partners.
Develops internal control assessment documentation, including work papers, findings, and conclusions, in compliance with agency and professional standards.
Maintains awareness of changes in federal regulations, audit standards, and industry best practices to expand expertise.
Collaborate with colleagues and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary audit team.