Accounting Analyst

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Accounting Senior Analyst to support the AFS Accounting and Reporting function within the Controllership organization. This role interacts with various departments and levels within the Organization and is primarily responsible for providing critical accounting support to the organization. This role will be focused on primarily providing support for a component of AFS.

The Work:

• Prepare cost transfer entries for components on a monthly basis
• Set up all projects for component in Deltek Costpoint
• Participate in monthly consolidated close, including extended work hours during close to meet deadlines
• Prepare journal entries in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare financial statements and related analyses for component
• Respond to inquiries regarding activity within the component
• Prepare account reconsiliations for related accounts and resolve any discrepancies
• Execute internal controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, AFS policies, and Federal cost compliance rules
• Support internal and external audits
• Participate in special projects and initatives, as needed
• Participate in opportunities to continuously improve training, methodologies, tools and skills

Here's what you need:

• Bachelors degree (Accounting or Finance preferred)
• 1-2 years of accounting experience
• Strong project management skills - able to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Proficient with common PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Ability to work CST hours
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Bonus points if you have:

• Strong professional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees at all levels
• Government contracting industry experience
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint

 

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

 

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:$58,200—$120,100 USD   What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone f