Consultant - GAAP Advisory - Fiscal Operations Advisory

Overview

This role supports clients in the public sector, serving the advisory and accounting needs of state and local governments as well as special purpose governments across the United States (including counties, boroughs, cities, villages, townships, schools, utilities, districts, agencies, and other entities).

The organization is seeking a GAAP Compilation Consultant to join its Public Sector Advisory group. This position involves processing client data for inclusion in GAAP financial statements and related projects, while ensuring compliance with relevant professional guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Process client data for inclusion in GAAP financial statements, agreed-upon procedures, and special projects.
• Identify accounting, financial statement, and reporting issues based on professional guidelines, including U.S. GAAP.
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based on knowledge gained from the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with clients to deliver superior client service.
• Participate in professional development through training sessions and networking events (internal and external).
• Support recruiting activities, including campus recruiting and referring experienced individuals to the firm (including participation in an Employee Referral Bonus Program, where applicable).
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills, a positive attitude, and high ethical standards.
• Assist with compilation of Schedule of Federal Expenditures for clients.
• Travel is limited but may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Master’s Degree or other advanced degrees desired.
• CPA eligible preferred.
• Experience providing attest services in a professional services firm is preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Public Company Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standards.
• Demonstrated skills in communication, public speaking, client service, relationship building, personal development, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Initiative, adaptability, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate range: $62,000 to $90,840.
• Actual compensation is influenced by relevant factors, including skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location.
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package is offered to eligible employees.

Location

Work location status and requirements for the opportunity being explored should be discussed with the organization’s talent acquisition professional.