Federal Civilian Agencies Senior Consultant

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Support USDA Rural Development financial operations through accounting, reconciliations, reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations, including General Ledger, FBWT, SF-224, adjusted trial balance, financial statement, and DATA Act reconciliations.
• Analyze accounting and financial data, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, account analyses, supporting schedules, and financial reporting deliverables.
• Support Treasury reporting, financial systems validation, and financial data quality reviews.
• Develop audit-ready documentation and support responses to audit and oversight requests.
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation, training, and special projects.

What You Will Need:

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Four (4+) plus years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit support, or government financial management.
• Experience with General Ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with financial systems and large datasets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• CPA, CGFM, CMA, CDFM, or other relevant professional certification.
• Prior consulting experience supporting federal clients.
• Additional years of accounting, financial management, or audit experience.
• Experience with federal accounting, Treasury reporting, DATA Act reporting, FBWT, SF-224, and financial statement support.
• Experience supporting USDA or other federal civilian agencies.
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, compliance reviews, and corrective action efforts.

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.

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