Accounting and Reporting Audit Specialist

We are:

Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company with offices in Arlington, VA, San Antonio, TX, and St. Louis, MO. Accenture's federal business has served every cabinet-level department and 30 of the largest federal organizations. Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, intelligence, public safety, civilian and military health organizations.

We believe that great outcomes are everything. It’s what drives us to turn bold ideas into breakthrough solutions. By combining digital technologies with what works across the world’s leading businesses, we use agile approaches to help clients solve their toughest problems fast—the first time. So, you can deliver what matters most.

Count on us to help you embrace new ways of working, building for change and put customers at the core. A wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture, we bring over 30 years of experience serving the federal government, including every cabinet-level department. Our 11,000+ dedicated colleagues and change makers work with our clients at the heart of the nation’s priorities in defense, intel, public safety, health and civilian to help you make a difference for the people you employ, serve and protect.

You are:

An Accounting and Reporting Audit Specialist that supports performing various audit support and financial reporting activities, including preparation of PBCs and coordination and review of audit support from other finance team members.

The work: 

• Support the external annual audit including control and substantive testing
• Support the external DCAA audits such as accounting system audit
• Support other audit efforts as needed
• Prepare detail support and sampling schedules as required for various audits
• Gather and/or coordinate support requests and monitor the status of outstanding requests
• Review documentation provided by other finance team members 
• Document and monitor internal controls
• Evaluate and recommend improvements in accounting procedures and processes
• Communicate with cross-functional teams within AFS and Accenture to perform operational accounting duties
• Ensure compliance with AFS policies, US GAAP, and Federal cost compliance rules.
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting and assist with special projects, as required 

    
When not actively involved in audit tasks:

• Participate in monthly consolidated close, including extended work hours during close to meet deadlines
• Prepare journal entries in accordance with GAAP
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis and resolve any discrepancies with minimal supervision
• Review work performed by analysts on the general accounting team                                       

Here's what you need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience (e.g., public accounting, general accounting, or technical accounting team)
• Public accounting industry experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to communicate with employees at all levels (written and verbal)
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills 
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines
• Ability to work analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Proficient with common PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint Sites
•  Must be a US Citizen

Bonus points:

• Preferred audit coordination experience

• Preferred Federal Government Contracting industry experience

• CPA or CPA candidate

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services pro