Federal Audit and Accounting Specialist at Guidehouse in Bethesda, MD

Federal Audit and Accounting Specialist Location: US - MD, Bethesda Job Family: Finance & Accounting Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph What You Will Do: Guidehouse provides a range of advisory services and support to improve the processes and capabilities surrounding the development, defense, execution, reporting, and process analysis of activities required support the non-budgetary side of IC CFO. In this support, we provide guidance on financial management (FM) activities and systems in order to achieve, improve, and sustain appropriate accountability for all other IC priorities. You will work with a team to support the development and implementation of strategies for improvement of systems and processes related to financial accounting and auditability for IC funds. This role will include substantive review and assessment over impacts to the IC for relevant audit and accounting guidance and regulatory updates, including but not limited to OMB A-136, Treasury TFM, and Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards. You will also work with a team to perform analysis over IC AFRs to develop insights into progress and challenges for senior leadership. You will assist with evaluating, modifying, writing financial management white papers and policies. What You Will Need: An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph Bachelor's Degree ONE (1)+ years of financial management supporting Federal government (DOD or IC customers) What Would Be Nice To Have: Bachelor's Degree Accounting Degree CPA or other accounting certification Familiarity with federal audit and accounting standards (SFFAS, GAGAS, etc) Ability to review and understand technical accounting requirements and translate them to non-accounting stakeholders Ability to work with diverse stakeholders from across the federal government to develop and document solutions for audit and accounting challenges Attention to detail, organization, proactiveness, and sense of urgency The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. 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