Senior Financial Consultant Contractual

Overview

The duties and responsibilities specified below are representative of the range of duties and responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the work activities for the work area.
• Participate in finance system implementation projects.
• Perform general accounting activities in the general ledger.
• Reviews, approves and post journal entries.
• Prepare various Prepared by Client Schedules (PBC) s during Audit period.
• Assist with preparation of various PBCs for auditors and with annual audit and closing process.
• Support financial decision-making by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data.
• Work with internal and external auditors in their execution of internal control and financial statement audits.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Assist in drafting and maintenance of accounting and finance policies.
• Act as a liaison with internal and external auditors in their execution of internal control and financial statement audits.
• Research technical accounting issues and draft memos documenting accounting and disclosure conclusions.
• Apply accounting principles and guidelines to accounting activities.
• Retrieve data from financial reporting systems, analyzing accounts and various reports, and making account adjustments.
• Analyze and interpret financial reports and records to ensure accuracy.
• Support other special projects or initiatives as needed.
• Review and document the process flows if necessary

The knowledge, skill, and ability required of a Senior Financial Consultant include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including email, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Internet browser software, with extensive experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of standardized bookkeeping processes, accounting terminology, and generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP), accounting techniques, and other financial rules and regulations.
• Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives.
• Ability to think critically and flexibly respond to changing requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, directors, program, and support staff in a government environment.
• Proven ability to communicate well verbally and in writing to many teams to effectively compile, monitor and report financial information.
• Strong cultural competency with the ability to work effectively in an environment with diverse cultures, multiple perspectives, and competing needs.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal direction. Excellent time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced work environment and complete projects within short timelines.
• Knowledge of the principles of economic and public finances and financial management.
• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, with an ability to consolidate multiple sources of information/analyses.

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major course of work in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics, economics, or a closely related field. Such education must include at least twenty-four (24) semester (36 terms) credits in coursework of accounting, finance, business administration, statistics, economics, or a closely related field.

Experience working with State and Local Governments

Flexible work from home options available.