Senior Consultant

RMA Associates LLC•Arlington, VA

3d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Senior Consultant performs substantive financial testing to help determine whether financial systems fairly present DLA’s financial position in all material respects. Work includes extensive direct testing of transactions and account balances by tracing recorded amounts to supporting evidence, conducting tests of details and physical verification, and performing substantive analytical procedures to identify inconsistencies in financial data. The role independently performs major portions of client engagements, including internal control advisory procedures, compliance testing, and analysis of financial data for consistency with federal accounting standards. The Senior Consultant uses data analytics and automation tools to analyze large datasets, improve reporting efficiency, and perform data validation and reconciliation. The position also develops internal-control assessment documentation and works with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary audit team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field.
At least 5 years of work experience specifically related to conducting or preparing financial and operational statement audits.
Must have a Secret Clearance and be a U.S. Citizen.
Ability to analyze complex issues, with strong critical thinking, organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
Proficiency with audit software and tools and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Independently perform major segments of client engagements, including tests of control design and operating effectiveness, compliance testing, and analytical procedures on financial data for consistency with federal accounting standards.
Examine transactions, account balances, and supporting documents such as invoices, contracts, and receipts to assess accuracy and completeness.
Provide analytical expertise and solutions to technical or managerial problems.
Perform high-priority data analysis, data cleansing and reconciliation, and SFFAS implementation tasks.
Use data analytics and automation tools, including Alteryx, SAS, Excel, and Power Query, to analyze large datasets, improve reporting efficiency, and perform data validations and reconciliations.
Make decisions on routine client matters with assistance from managers and partners.
Develop internal control assessment documentation, including work papers, findings, and conclusions, in compliance with agency and professional standards.
Maintain awareness of changes in federal regulations, audit standards, and industry best practices.
Collaborate with colleagues and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary audit team.