Federal Audit Sr. Consultant

As CohnReznick grows, so do our outstanding career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top public accounting and business advisory firms, you can be part of industry-leader in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that values innovation and collaboration in everything we do!

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Federal Audit Sr. Consultant; Financial Review and Training Unit (FNIR) to join our team in our Tysons office.

This role will be a hybrid role. 

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support CohnReznick's Government and Public Sector Advisory practice. This group is highly experienced and specially trained in the operations, processes, regulations, and reporting requirements of public entities. We are passionate about helping our government and public sector clients overcome challenges and build stronger communities and we have positions available for driven professionals who share our passion to make a difference. Join us for an opportunity to be a part of something greater.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Performs assigned tasks under direction of team leadership;
• Attend meetings as needed, participating in team collaboration to ensure project completion.
• Review current workflow and processes in the Foreign and Headquarters offices;
• Reconcile current Foreign payments and collections posted in the financial; management system to ensure compliance with State Department guidelines;
• Make recommendations to improve efficiencies and develop an implementation plan to align processes to policy in the Foreign and Headquarters offices;
• Perform reconciliations, and data analysis for Foreign payment transactions and they will assist in clearing any backlog of Foreign transactions;
• Monitor payment and collections transactions on a continuous basis to ensure compliance with policy and new business processes.

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Successful Candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• In depth knowledge of Federal fund accounting principles, procedures, and
• S. Government Standard General Ledger.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in federal accounting.
• Experience in auditing Federal financial operations, preferably compliance reviews of federal financial processes.
• Knowledge and experience related to automated financial management systems, including accounting and budget systems used by Federal agencies, preferably Momentum Financial Systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Proficiency in the use of Windows Office Software, i.e., Access, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@cohnreznick.com  Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. 

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