Senior Accountant – Public Sector, Federal Civilian

Job Summary:

BDO is seeking an experienced professional to support a federal agency with day-to-day financial management operations. The areas of support may include technical accounting, financial support, financial reporting, policy and compliance, and program analysis.

Job Duties:

• Conducts comprehensive research and analysis of technical and general ledger accounting and preparations of federal financial statements and notes 
• Performs critical analysis skills in reading, interpreting, and developing financial management regulatory and/or accounting guidance and procedural documents
• Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base
• Assists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives with guidance from Public Sector leadership
• Supports task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes
• Supports problem solving and fact finding, while working side by side with experienced team members, management, and client leadership
• Supports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives
• Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
• Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion; supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
• Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned tasks
• Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations
• Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions
• Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
• Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
• Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
• Attends relevant training, seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client’s needs and changes in the industry
• Supports recruiting efforts by identifying and referring potential candidates
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Serves as a mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, Management, or Business, preferred

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of accounting, finance, or business administration experience, required
• Experience in accounting, interpreting, and analyzing data and developing business requirements for a financial accounting team or similar in a CFO level organization or similar financial / budgeting environment, required 
• Five (5) or more years of experience in accounting, interpreting, and analyzing data and developing business requirements for a financial accounting team or similar in a CFO level organization or similar financial / budgeting environment, preferred
• Experience with preparing financial products or reports, preferred
• Experience analyzing data from multiple sources, preferred
• Experience supporting federal government agencies, preferred
• Experience working at a professional services firm, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required
• Relevant Professional certification, such as CPA, CGFM, or CDFM, preferred

Software:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required

Language(s):

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to support possible project-related travel, as needed
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus 
• Ability to follow instructions as directed 
• Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

 

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $95,000 - $115,000
Maryland Range: $95,000 - $115,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $115,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. 

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”  Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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