Grant Auditor, Public Sector - Federal Civilian

Job Summary:

BDO is seeking a Grant Audit Consultant to support federal government agencies with various Grants Management projects. Projects could include grant audits, assessment of grants management business processes, and other grant reviews. The individual in this position will help agencies in effectively monitoring grants programs, grant management processes, and grantees.

Job Duties:

• Executes audits and internal control assessment and testing activities
• Develops planning documents and arranges and schedules testing activities and site visits 
• Documents workpapers, findings, and other work products that are technically accurate and provide overall value to the client
• Conducts tasks that improve internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial statements based on analysis
• Researches new accounting pronouncements and identifies opportunities to improve client internal controls, accounting procedures, financial statement, and overall operational efficiency
• Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base
• Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
• Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion and supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
• Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream
• Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations
• Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions
• Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
• Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
• Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
• Reviews work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
• Attends relevant training, seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client’s needs and changes in the industry
• Supports recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews
• Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred

Experience:

• Internship or entry-level work experience, required
• Experience with auditing and testing federal grantees or grant related business cycles, preferred
• Experience with one (1) or more of the following, preferred:
  • Federal Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) assessments
  • Audit readiness
  • Government audit and internal controls
  • Federal financial management
  • OMB Circular A-123, SOX 404, and/or process improvement
• Experience with regulations set by the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act, Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and US Government Accountability Office (GAO), preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required 

Software:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required

Language(s):

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus 
• Ability to follow instructions as directed 
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.

 

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualification