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Federal Accounting Solution Consultant (Encore)

Deloitte
Arlington Heights, Illinois, US
$63K-$121.6K a year
Full-time

Position Summary

Are you a problem solver who likes to figure out what lies behind the financial numbers? Are you interested in a role that offers an opportunity to provide front line support to our clients?

Join our team and begin tackling critical issues at all levels of government in a team-focused environment with an emphasis on personal and professional growth.

Now more than ever, organizations need support to address pressing needs in accounting, budgeting / forecasting, financial reporting, assurance, and internal controls.

Accounting & Internal Controls (A&IC) is well-positioned to help our clients address their most urgent finance transformation needs.

If you are interested in helping organizations effectively manage financial risks, then our team would be a great fit for you!

If you are interested in finding solutions for our clients without the extensive demands of travel, you should consider an opportunity with our US Delivery Center (USDC)! We bring together cohesive teams with a focus on thought diversity and collaborative problem solving to address client challenges efficiently and effectively.

The USDC is growing rapidly, and we are actively seeking the right professionals to join our team!

The Deloitte Encore Program is specifically designed to enable professionals who have left the workforce to return to work with confidence.

This program offers an opportunity to improve your skills in a client service environment coupled with mentorship to help support professional growth.

The Encore program is an excellent opportunity to reignite your professional career.

Recruiting for this role ends on 08 / 02 / 2024

Work you’ll do :

  • Assist clients with optimizing their accounting and financial reporting operations
  • Advise our clients on technical accounting and internal control matters
  • Implement technical solutions to improve financial management activities
  • Assist with financial statement compilation and reporting efforts
  • Identify opportunities for efficiencies in work process and innovative approaches to completing scope of work
  • Participate in team problem solving efforts and other ideas to solve client issues
  • Maintain responsibility for completion and accuracy of work products
  • Assist in proposal development, as needed
  • Actively expand consulting skills and professional development through training courses, mentoring, and daily interaction with clients
  • Support ad hoc requests such as researching topical accounting / auditing issues, developing and reviewing position papers, providing integration support, etc
  • Identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness of financial business processes
  • Assist clients in analyzing projects and programs to identify risks and help develop, apply, and monitor mitigations
  • Review deliverables for accuracy and quality

The Team :

Deloitte’s Government and Public Services (GPS) practice our people, ideas, technology and outcomes is designed for impact.

Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of over 15,000+ professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our team provides resources to help clients manage their core accounting and financial reporting functions, as well as solutions to help them achieve their controls and finance transformation aspirations.

Our professionals keep up with emerging regulatory guidance along with industry and business trends to assist financial organizations.

We develop solutions to data complexities to help our clients achieve optimal finance transformation and meet their digital controllership goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited United States college or university (Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Information Systems)
  • Consulting experience in any of the following areas : business process improvement, financial management policies and procedures, financial system integrations, etc.
  • Experience performing financial statement audits and / or auditability assessments
  • 1+ year of experience improving government accounting and transaction processes
  • Knowledge of OMB Circular A-134 or A-11 documentation testing and reporting requirements
  • Ability to travel up to 20%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries / sectors you serve
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Familiarity with U.S. government financial accounting systems
  • Knowledge of OMB Circular A-134 or A-11 documentation testing and reporting requirements
  • Certifications including : CPA, CDFM, CGFM, CFA, CIA
  • The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets;

experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $62,985 to $121,550.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation : 1

Recruiting tips

From developing a stand out resume to putting your best foot forward in the interview, we want you to feel prepared and confident as you explore opportunities at Deloitte. Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Our people and culture

Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively.

It enables us to leverage different ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our client most complex challenges.

This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work. Our purpose Deloitte’s purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and in our communities.

We are creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day.

It defines who we are. We are focusing our collective efforts to advance sustainability, equity, and trust that come to life through our core commitments. Professional development

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship.

From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

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