Senior Financial Consultant - Contractual

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.

• 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.